Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bartlesville, OK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.8% of gross income.
Bartlesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Bartlesville, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Bartlesville, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bartlesville, OK?
Median rent in Bartlesville is $1,247 a month. A typical pharmacist in Oklahoma earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 12.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bartlesville?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Oklahoma (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Bartlesville's current median rent is $1,247/mo, which leaves a $1,674/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bartlesville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in Oklahoma works roughly 22.2 hours a month to cover Bartlesville's median rent of $1,247.
Where is rent cheaper than Bartlesville for a pharmacist?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Oklahoma City ($1,246/mo), Norman ($1,246/mo), Guthrie ($1,244/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.