Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Worcester, MA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.5% of gross income.
Worcester rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Worcester, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Worcester, MA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Worcester, MA?
Median rent in Worcester is $2,164 a month. A typical physical therapist in Massachusetts earns about $115,664 a year, which makes that rent 22.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Worcester?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Massachusetts (~$115,664/yr) supports up to $2,892 a month in rent. Worcester's current median rent is $2,164/mo, which leaves a $728/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Worcester?
At an hourly equivalent of about $56 an hour, a physical therapist in Massachusetts works roughly 38.9 hours a month to cover Worcester's median rent of $2,164.
Where is rent cheaper than Worcester for a physical therapist?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Brockton ($2,163/mo), Attleboro ($2,152/mo), Taunton ($2,151/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.