Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Oklahoma City, OK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.2% of gross income.
Oklahoma City rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Oklahoma City, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Oklahoma City, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Oklahoma City, OK?
Median rent in Oklahoma City is $1,298 a month. A typical firefighter in Oklahoma earns about $55,273 a year, which makes that rent 28.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Oklahoma City?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Oklahoma (~$55,273/yr) supports up to $1,382 a month in rent. Oklahoma City's current median rent is $1,298/mo, which leaves a $84/mo buffer.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Oklahoma City?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a firefighter in Oklahoma works roughly 48.8 hours a month to cover Oklahoma City's median rent of $1,298.
Where is rent cheaper than Oklahoma City for a firefighter?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Stillwater ($1,293/mo), Stillwater ($1,290/mo), Norman ($1,289/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.