Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Scottsbluff, NE?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 12.1% of gross income.

Scottsbluff rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Nebraska state estimate).

Scottsbluff median rent
$938/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Nebraska)
$92,730/yr
Rent as % of income
12.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,728, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,318/mo in rent. Scottsbluff's median rent of $938 leaves roughly $1,380/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 21 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Scottsbluff, NE?

Median rent in Scottsbluff is $938 a month. A typical physical therapist in Nebraska earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 12.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Scottsbluff?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Nebraska (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Scottsbluff's current median rent is $938/mo, which leaves a $1,380/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Nebraska works roughly 21 hours a month to cover Scottsbluff's median rent of $938.

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