Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Olney, MD?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.2% of gross income.

Olney rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).

Olney median rent
$2,803/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Maryland)
$107,687/yr
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,974, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,692/mo in rent. Olney's median rent of $2,803 exceeds that threshold by $111/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 54.1 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Olney, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Derwood, MD
$2,797/mo (31.2% of income)
Derwood, MD
$2,788/mo (31.1% of income)
Chevy Chase, MD
$2,788/mo (31.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Olney, MD?

Median rent in Olney is $2,803 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maryland earns about $107,687 a year, which makes that rent 31.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Olney?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maryland (~$107,687/yr) supports up to $2,692 a month in rent. Olney's current median rent is $2,803/mo, which is $111/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Olney?

At an hourly equivalent of about $52 an hour, a physical therapist in Maryland works roughly 54.1 hours a month to cover Olney's median rent of $2,803.

Where is rent cheaper than Olney for a physical therapist?

Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Derwood ($2,797/mo), Derwood ($2,788/mo), Chevy Chase ($2,788/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Maryland state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Olney, MD. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.