Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Vermillion, SD?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 8% of gross income.

Vermillion rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (South Dakota state estimate).

Vermillion median rent
$783/mo
Pharmacist salary (South Dakota)
$116,820/yr
Rent as % of income
8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $9,735, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,921/mo in rent. Vermillion's median rent of $783 leaves roughly $2,138/mo of headroom under that threshold. A pharmacist works roughly 13.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a pharmacist afford rent in Vermillion, SD?

Median rent in Vermillion is $783 a month. A typical pharmacist in South Dakota earns about $116,820 a year, which makes that rent 8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Vermillion?

Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in South Dakota (~$116,820/yr) supports up to $2,921 a month in rent. Vermillion's current median rent is $783/mo, which leaves a $2,138/mo buffer.

How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Vermillion?

At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a pharmacist in South Dakota works roughly 13.9 hours a month to cover Vermillion's median rent of $783.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived South Dakota state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Vermillion, SD. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.