Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in McMinnville, OR?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.3% of gross income.
McMinnville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than McMinnville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for McMinnville, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in McMinnville, OR?
Median rent in McMinnville is $1,757 a month. A typical physical therapist in Oregon earns about $103,698 a year, which makes that rent 20.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in McMinnville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Oregon (~$103,698/yr) supports up to $2,592 a month in rent. McMinnville's current median rent is $1,757/mo, which leaves a $835/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in McMinnville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $50 an hour, a physical therapist in Oregon works roughly 35.2 hours a month to cover McMinnville's median rent of $1,757.
Where is rent cheaper than McMinnville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Medford ($1,756/mo), Wilsonville ($1,756/mo), Newberg ($1,755/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.