Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Bremerton, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.6% of gross income.
Bremerton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Bremerton, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Bremerton, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Bremerton, WA?
Median rent in Bremerton is $1,934 a month. A typical pharmacist in Washington earns about $148,680 a year, which makes that rent 15.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Bremerton?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Washington (~$148,680/yr) supports up to $3,717 a month in rent. Bremerton's current median rent is $1,934/mo, which leaves a $1,783/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Bremerton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $71 an hour, a pharmacist in Washington works roughly 27.1 hours a month to cover Bremerton's median rent of $1,934.
Where is rent cheaper than Bremerton for a pharmacist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Silverdale ($1,933/mo), La Center ($1,933/mo), Oak Harbor ($1,932/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.