Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Dyersburg, TN?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 9.9% of gross income.

Dyersburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).

Dyersburg median rent
$757/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Tennessee)
$91,733/yr
Rent as % of income
9.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,644, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,293/mo in rent. Dyersburg's median rent of $757 leaves roughly $1,536/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 17.2 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 Dyersburg, TN?

Median rent in Dyersburg is $757 a month. A typical physical therapist in Tennessee earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 9.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Dyersburg?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Tennessee (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Dyersburg's current median rent is $757/mo, which leaves a $1,536/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Tennessee works roughly 17.2 hours a month to cover Dyersburg's median rent of $757.

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