Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Houston, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 14.3% of gross income.
Houston rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Houston, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Houston
View full rent data for Houston, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Houston, TX?
Median rent in Houston is $1,561 a month. A typical pharmacist in Texas earns about $131,423 a year, which makes that rent 14.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Houston?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Texas (~$131,423/yr) supports up to $3,286 a month in rent. Houston's current median rent is $1,561/mo, which leaves a $1,725/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Houston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $63 an hour, a pharmacist in Texas works roughly 24.7 hours a month to cover Houston's median rent of $1,561.
Where is rent cheaper than Houston for a pharmacist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Midland ($1,560/mo), Forney ($1,560/mo), Marble Falls ($1,560/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.