Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Vermillion, SD?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 11.1% of gross income.

Vermillion rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (South Dakota state estimate).

Vermillion median rent
$813/mo
Physical Therapist salary (South Dakota)
$87,745/yr
Rent as % of income
11.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,312, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,194/mo in rent. Vermillion's median rent of $813 leaves roughly $1,381/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 19.3 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 Vermillion, SD?

Median rent in Vermillion is $813 a month. A typical physical therapist in South Dakota earns about $87,745 a year, which makes that rent 11.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Vermillion?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in South Dakota (~$87,745/yr) supports up to $2,194 a month in rent. Vermillion's current median rent is $813/mo, which leaves a $1,381/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a physical therapist in South Dakota works roughly 19.3 hours a month to cover Vermillion's median rent of $813.

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