Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bethesda, MD?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.9% of gross income.
Bethesda rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Maryland cities have lower median rent than Bethesda, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Bethesda, MD →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bethesda, MD?
Median rent in Bethesda is $2,971 a month. A typical pharmacist in Maryland earns about $143,370 a year, which makes that rent 24.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bethesda?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Maryland (~$143,370/yr) supports up to $3,584 a month in rent. Bethesda's current median rent is $2,971/mo, which leaves a $613/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bethesda?
At an hourly equivalent of about $69 an hour, a pharmacist in Maryland works roughly 43.1 hours a month to cover Bethesda's median rent of $2,971.
Where is rent cheaper than Bethesda for a pharmacist?
Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include North Potomac ($2,960/mo), Olney ($2,909/mo), Berlin ($2,901/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.