Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Metairie, LA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.2% of gross income.
Metairie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Louisiana state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Louisiana cities have lower median rent than Metairie, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Metairie, LA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Metairie, LA?
Median rent in Metairie is $1,605 a month. A typical physical therapist in Louisiana earns about $86,748 a year, which makes that rent 22.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Metairie?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Louisiana (~$86,748/yr) supports up to $2,169 a month in rent. Metairie's current median rent is $1,605/mo, which leaves a $564/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Metairie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Louisiana works roughly 38.5 hours a month to cover Metairie's median rent of $1,605.
Where is rent cheaper than Metairie for a physical therapist?
Nearby Louisiana cities with lower median rent include Kenner ($1,603/mo), Broussard ($1,603/mo), Ponchatoula ($1,602/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.