PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Retail Float Pharmacist
Advocate Health · Lake Geneva, WI
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
New this week
Pharmacist jobs in La Crosse, WI
Pharmacists in the La Crosse area earn a median of $75.37 per hour, about $156,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $64.99 and $86.04. That ranks 36th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 6th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near La Crosse.
- $75.37median pay per hour, La Crosse
- $65–$86typical range per hour
- 180pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacist pay in La Crosse, WI
The metro median is 12% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $67.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 180 pharmacists employed in the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.35 | $108,890 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $64.99 | $135,180 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $75.37 | $156,760 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $86.04 | $178,960 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $89.88 | $186,950 | 36% above U.S. median |
How La Crosse ranks
- 36th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 6th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in La Crosse
- Overall prices in La Crosse-Onalaska run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $75.37 median hour buys what $82.13 buys at the national price level, 24% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,713
- Per year: $135,666
- Per month: $11,306
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in La Crosse
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Pharmacist roles in Wisconsin
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in La Crosse as they open.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Retail Float Pharmacist - Milwaukee Area
Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Hospital Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine - 7 on/7 off
Mercy · Wisconsin
$120k–$180k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Pharmacist - Superior Clinic
Essentia Health · Superior, WI
$78.22–$78.22/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Pharmacist, Hospital - PRN
Mercy · Wisconsin
$120k–$180k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Institutional Pharmacist PRN
Mercy · Wisconsin
$120k–$180k/ year
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in La Crosse
CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc La Crosse, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 64 mi | $74.33/hr | 123,624 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 70 mi | $66.76/hr | 72,331 |
| Dubuque, IA | 95 mi | $61.33/hr | 58,987 |
| Madison, WI | 103 mi | $69.20/hr | 285,300 |
| Waterloo, IA | 108 mi | $63.79/hr | 67,477 |
| Woodbury, MN | 112 mi | $75.03/hr | 80,596 |
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in La Crosse
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in La Crosse, WI?
Pharmacists in the La Crosse-Onalaska metro area have a median pay of $75.37 per hour, about $156,760 a year. The middle half earn between $64.99 and $86.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is La Crosse a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
La Crosse-Onalaska ranks 6th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in La Crosse?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Crosse, led by Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in La Crosse as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in La Crosse?
The federal per diem benchmark in La Crosse is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportLa Crosse, WI · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MercyWisconsin · 4 postings$72.08/ hr$52–$86
- Advocate HealthMilwaukee, WI · 2 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$82
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$64.84/ hr$52–$77
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$52Median$68.62High$86
9 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 9 Pharmacist roles
- Retail Float PharmacistPermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
- Retail Float Pharmacist - Milwaukee AreaPermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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