Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Salem, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 57.4% of gross income.
Salem rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Salem, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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Can a paramedic afford rent in Salem, NH?
Median rent in Salem is $2,621 a month. A typical paramedic in New Hampshire earns about $54,775 a year, which makes that rent 57.4% 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 Salem?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in New Hampshire (~$54,775/yr) supports up to $1,369 a month in rent. Salem's current median rent is $2,621/mo, which is $1,252/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Salem?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a paramedic in New Hampshire works roughly 99.5 hours a month to cover Salem's median rent of $2,621.
Where is rent cheaper than Salem for a paramedic?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Bedford ($2,618/mo), Lebanon ($2,614/mo), Hooksett ($2,608/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.