Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Yelm, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.9% of gross income.
Yelm 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 Yelm, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Yelm, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Yelm, WA?
Median rent in Yelm is $2,226 a month. A typical physical therapist in Washington earns about $111,675 a year, which makes that rent 23.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Yelm?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Washington (~$111,675/yr) supports up to $2,792 a month in rent. Yelm's current median rent is $2,226/mo, which leaves a $566/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Yelm?
At an hourly equivalent of about $54 an hour, a physical therapist in Washington works roughly 41.5 hours a month to cover Yelm's median rent of $2,226.
Where is rent cheaper than Yelm for a physical therapist?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Monroe ($2,225/mo), Issaquah ($2,224/mo), Monroe ($2,224/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.