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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in La Crosse, WI

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$37,140

Mean: $36,420

~$28,969 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$17.86

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

F

Difficult

Affordability score: 11/100

Monthly surplus

$116/mo

Savings rate

4%

Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in La Crosse, WI — median $37,140/year, range $33,950-$38,470

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$33,950

Median

$37,140

75th %

$38,470

Median is in the 71th percentile of the typical range

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About Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries in La Crosse, WI

Home Health and Personal Care Aides in La Crosse, WI earn a median of $37,140 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $36,420, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most home health and personal care aides in this area earn between $33,950 and $38,470. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $17.86 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 21% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

21% growth — one of the largest occupations by total new jobs. The aging population overwhelmingly prefers in-home care over nursing facilities. Pay is modest but rising as states increase minimum wages and Medicaid reimbursement rates.

Worth knowing: Many home health aides use this role as an entry point into nursing (CNA → LPN → RN). The career ladder is real and well-documented. Some agencies will even pay for your nursing school if you commit to staying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a home health and personal care aides in La Crosse?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $37,140. The average (mean) is $36,420, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a home health and personal care aides make per hour in La Crosse?

About $17.86/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for home health and personal care aides in La Crosse?

The middle 50% earn between $33,950 and $38,470. Below $33,950 is typically entry-level; above $38,470 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $37,140 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$37,140$28,969
Monthly$3,095$2,414
Biweekly$1,428$1,114
Weekly$714$557
Hourly (40h/wk)$17.86$13.93
Hourly (35h/wk)$20.41$15.92
Hourly (30h/wk)$23.81$18.57
Daily (8h)$143$111

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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