Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Lander, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.7% of gross income.
Lander rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Lander, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
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View full rent data for Lander, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Lander, WY?
Median rent in Lander is $1,325 a month. A typical pharmacist in Wyoming earns about $124,785 a year, which makes that rent 12.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Lander?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Wyoming (~$124,785/yr) supports up to $3,120 a month in rent. Lander's current median rent is $1,325/mo, which leaves a $1,795/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Lander?
At an hourly equivalent of about $60 an hour, a pharmacist in Wyoming works roughly 22.1 hours a month to cover Lander's median rent of $1,325.
Where is rent cheaper than Lander for a pharmacist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,302/mo), Cody ($1,269/mo), Gillette ($1,249/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.