Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Parkersburg, WV?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10.3% of gross income.
Parkersburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (West Virginia 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 West Virginia cities have lower median rent than Parkersburg, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Parkersburg, WV →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Parkersburg, WV?
Median rent in Parkersburg is $968 a month. A typical pharmacist in West Virginia earns about $112,838 a year, which makes that rent 10.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Parkersburg?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in West Virginia (~$112,838/yr) supports up to $2,821 a month in rent. Parkersburg's current median rent is $968/mo, which leaves a $1,853/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Parkersburg?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a pharmacist in West Virginia works roughly 17.8 hours a month to cover Parkersburg's median rent of $968.
Where is rent cheaper than Parkersburg for a pharmacist?
Nearby West Virginia cities with lower median rent include Charleston ($958/mo), Huntington ($942/mo), Huntington ($936/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.