Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.5% of gross income.
Wilkes-Barre rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania cities have lower median rent than Wilkes-Barre, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wilkes-Barre, PA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Median rent in Wilkes-Barre is $1,358 a month. A typical physical therapist in Pennsylvania earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 16.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wilkes-Barre?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Pennsylvania (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Wilkes-Barre's current median rent is $1,358/mo, which leaves a $1,110/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wilkes-Barre?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Pennsylvania works roughly 28.6 hours a month to cover Wilkes-Barre's median rent of $1,358.
Where is rent cheaper than Wilkes-Barre for a physical therapist?
Nearby Pennsylvania cities with lower median rent include Hanover ($1,356/mo), Harrisburg ($1,355/mo), Munhall ($1,353/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.