Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Mercer Island, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30% of gross income.
Mercer Island rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Mercer Island, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Mercer Island, WA?
Median rent in Mercer Island is $2,796 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 30% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Mercer Island?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Mercer Island's current median rent is $2,796/mo, which is $4/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Mercer Island?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 52.1 hours a month to cover Mercer Island's median rent of $2,796.
Where is rent cheaper than Mercer Island for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Bainbridge Island ($2,788/mo), Bainbridge Island ($2,787/mo), Bainbridge Island ($2,782/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.