As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in La Crosse, WI is $238,850, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,593 weekly, or $19,904 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in La Crosse, WI vary widely, spanning from $204,815 to $297,971. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($221,035) and 75th percentile ($269,796), while top earners (90th percentile) make $297,971 per year. This $48,761 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, La Crosse Project Controller often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, La Crosse currently ranks 594 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $204,815 La Crosse, WI March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $221,035 La Crosse, WI March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $238,850 La Crosse, WI March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $269,796 La Crosse, WI March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $297,971 La Crosse, WI March 01, 2026
25% $221,035 10% $204,815 90% $297,971 75% $269,796 $238,850 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in La Crosse, WI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $221,035 to $269,796 with the average base salary of $238,850. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $240,375 to $374,002 with the average total cash compensation of $298,256.

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About La Crosse, Wisconsin    La Crosse is located on the western border of the midsection of Wisconsin, on a broad alluvial plain along the east side of the Mississippi River. The....More

La Crosse, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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