Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Jackson, MS?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Jackson rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Mississippi 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 Mississippi cities have lower median rent than Jackson, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Jackson, MS →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Jackson, MS?
Median rent in Jackson is $1,270 a month. A typical physical therapist in Mississippi earns about $80,765 a year, which makes that rent 18.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Jackson?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Mississippi (~$80,765/yr) supports up to $2,019 a month in rent. Jackson's current median rent is $1,270/mo, which leaves a $749/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Jackson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $39 an hour, a physical therapist in Mississippi works roughly 32.7 hours a month to cover Jackson's median rent of $1,270.
Where is rent cheaper than Jackson for a physical therapist?
Nearby Mississippi cities with lower median rent include Tupelo ($1,264/mo), Tupelo ($1,251/mo), Moss Point ($1,250/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.