Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wichita Falls, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.5% of gross income.
Wichita Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Wichita Falls, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wichita Falls, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wichita Falls, TX?
Median rent in Wichita Falls is $1,279 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 15.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wichita Falls?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Wichita Falls's current median rent is $1,279/mo, which leaves a $1,189/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wichita Falls?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 27 hours a month to cover Wichita Falls's median rent of $1,279.
Where is rent cheaper than Wichita Falls for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include San Angelo ($1,278/mo), Amarillo ($1,278/mo), Huntsville ($1,277/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.