Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Lincoln, NE?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.4% of gross income.
Lincoln rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nebraska 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 Nebraska cities have lower median rent than Lincoln, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Lincoln, NE →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Lincoln, NE?
Median rent in Lincoln is $1,345 a month. A typical physical therapist in Nebraska earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 17.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Lincoln?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Nebraska (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Lincoln's current median rent is $1,345/mo, which leaves a $973/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Lincoln?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Nebraska works roughly 30.2 hours a month to cover Lincoln's median rent of $1,345.
Where is rent cheaper than Lincoln for a physical therapist?
Nearby Nebraska cities with lower median rent include La Vista ($1,341/mo), Bellevue ($1,340/mo), Bellevue ($1,339/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.