Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Dyersburg, TN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.2% of gross income.

Dyersburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).

Dyersburg median rent
$757/mo
Licensed Practical Nurse salary (Tennessee)
$55,927/yr
Rent as % of income
16.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,661, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,398/mo in rent. Dyersburg's median rent of $757 leaves roughly $641/mo of headroom under that threshold. A licensed practical nurse works roughly 28.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary

LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Dyersburg, TN?

Median rent in Dyersburg is $757 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Tennessee earns about $55,927 a year, which makes that rent 16.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Dyersburg?

Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Tennessee (~$55,927/yr) supports up to $1,398 a month in rent. Dyersburg's current median rent is $757/mo, which leaves a $641/mo buffer.

How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Dyersburg?

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Tennessee works roughly 28.2 hours a month to cover Dyersburg's median rent of $757.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Tennessee state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Dyersburg, TN. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.