Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Selah, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Selah rent: June 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 Selah, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Selah, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Selah, WA?
Median rent in Selah is $1,757 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 18.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Selah?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Selah's current median rent is $1,757/mo, which leaves a $1,035/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Selah?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 32.7 hours a month to cover Selah's median rent of $1,757.
Where is rent cheaper than Selah for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Tacoma ($1,755/mo), Tacoma ($1,755/mo), Vancouver ($1,754/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.