Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Tulsa, OK?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.4% of gross income.
Tulsa rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Tulsa, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Tulsa, OK →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Tulsa, OK?
Median rent in Tulsa is $1,272 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oklahoma earns about $87,745 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 Tulsa?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oklahoma (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Tulsa's current median rent is $1,272/mo, which leaves a $922/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Tulsa?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in Oklahoma works roughly 30.2 hours a month to cover Tulsa's median rent of $1,272.
Where is rent cheaper than Tulsa for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Norman ($1,271/mo), Stillwater ($1,271/mo), El Reno ($1,271/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.