Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Salem, NH?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.7% of gross income.
Salem rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Salem, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Salem, NH →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Salem, NH?
Median rent in Salem is $2,591 a month. A typical pharmacist in New Hampshire earns about $136,733 a year, which makes that rent 22.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Salem?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in New Hampshire (~$136,733/yr) supports up to $3,418 a month in rent. Salem's current median rent is $2,591/mo, which leaves a $827/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Salem?
At an hourly equivalent of about $66 an hour, a pharmacist in New Hampshire works roughly 39.4 hours a month to cover Salem's median rent of $2,591.
Where is rent cheaper than Salem for a pharmacist?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Portsmouth ($2,590/mo), Portsmouth ($2,590/mo), Portsmouth ($2,585/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.