Mechanical Engineer salary in La Crosse, WI
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Median salary$97,925
Middle 50%$94.5k–$103.9k
vs. national median−9%comparison median $108,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,332 |
| 25th | $94,499 |
| 50th (median) | $97,925 |
| 75th | $103,923 |
| 90th | $112,468 |
Cost of living
La Crosse's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $97,925 is worth about $106,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; La Crosse = 91.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the La Crosse, WI area earned a median of $102,280 in May 2025 (190 employed). The H-1B median here is $97,925, 4% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Trane Technologies Company | $97,925 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.