Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Guthrie, OK?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.6% of gross income.

Guthrie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).

Guthrie median rent
$1,287/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Oklahoma)
$87,745/yr
Rent as % of income
17.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,194/mo in rent. Guthrie's median rent of $1,287 leaves roughly $907/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 30.5 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.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Guthrie, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Oklahoma City, OK
$1,286/mo (17.6% of income)
Norman, OK
$1,284/mo (17.6% of income)
Noble, OK
$1,284/mo (17.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Guthrie, OK?

Median rent in Guthrie is $1,287 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oklahoma earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 17.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Guthrie?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oklahoma (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Guthrie's current median rent is $1,287/mo, which leaves a $907/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Oklahoma works roughly 30.5 hours a month to cover Guthrie's median rent of $1,287.

Where is rent cheaper than Guthrie for a physical therapist?

Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Oklahoma City ($1,286/mo), Norman ($1,284/mo), Noble ($1,284/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

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