Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Rockland, ME?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23% of gross income.
Rockland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Rockland, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Rockland, ME →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Rockland, ME?
Median rent in Rockland is $1,775 a month. A typical physical therapist in Maine earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 23% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Rockland?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Maine (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Rockland's current median rent is $1,775/mo, which leaves a $543/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Rockland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Maine works roughly 39.8 hours a month to cover Rockland's median rent of $1,775.
Where is rent cheaper than Rockland for a physical therapist?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Bath ($1,772/mo), Bath ($1,758/mo), Old Town ($1,751/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.