Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Hot Springs, AR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.9% of gross income.
Hot Springs rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Hot Springs, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Hot Springs, AR?
Median rent in Hot Springs is $1,285 a month. A typical paramedic in Arkansas earns about $44,139 a year, which makes that rent 34.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Hot Springs?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Arkansas (~$44,139/yr) supports up to $1,103 a month in rent. Hot Springs's current median rent is $1,285/mo, which is $182/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Hot Springs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a paramedic in Arkansas works roughly 60.6 hours a month to cover Hot Springs's median rent of $1,285.
Where is rent cheaper than Hot Springs for a paramedic?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Ward ($1,278/mo), Greenbrier ($1,275/mo), Ward ($1,255/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.