Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Butte, MT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18% of gross income.
Butte rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Montana 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 Montana cities have lower median rent than Butte, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Butte, MT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Butte, MT?
Median rent in Butte is $1,314 a month. A typical physical therapist in Montana earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 18% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Butte?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Montana (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Butte's current median rent is $1,314/mo, which leaves a $880/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Butte?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Montana works roughly 31.1 hours a month to cover Butte's median rent of $1,314.
Where is rent cheaper than Butte for a physical therapist?
Nearby Montana cities with lower median rent include Great Falls ($1,312/mo), Great Falls ($1,308/mo), Great Falls ($1,293/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.