Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Payson, UT?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.8% of gross income.
Payson rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah 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 Utah cities have lower median rent than Payson, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Payson, UT →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Payson, UT?
Median rent in Payson is $1,582 a month. A typical physical therapist in Utah earns about $95,722 a year, which makes that rent 19.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Payson?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Utah (~$95,722/yr) supports up to $2,393 a month in rent. Payson's current median rent is $1,582/mo, which leaves a $811/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Payson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Utah works roughly 34.4 hours a month to cover Payson's median rent of $1,582.
Where is rent cheaper than Payson for a physical therapist?
Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include American Fork ($1,581/mo), Salt Lake City ($1,581/mo), Springville ($1,580/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.