Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Omaha, NE?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.9% of gross income.
Omaha rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nebraska 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 Nebraska cities have lower median rent than Omaha, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Omaha
View full rent data for Omaha, NE →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Omaha, NE?
Median rent in Omaha is $1,428 a month. A typical pharmacist in Nebraska earns about $123,458 a year, which makes that rent 13.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Omaha?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Nebraska (~$123,458/yr) supports up to $3,086 a month in rent. Omaha's current median rent is $1,428/mo, which leaves a $1,658/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Omaha?
At an hourly equivalent of about $59 an hour, a pharmacist in Nebraska works roughly 24.1 hours a month to cover Omaha's median rent of $1,428.
Where is rent cheaper than Omaha for a pharmacist?
Nearby Nebraska cities with lower median rent include La Vista ($1,411/mo), La Vista ($1,407/mo), La Vista ($1,400/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.