Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Shawano, WI?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10% of gross income.

Shawano rent: January 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin state estimate).

Shawano median rent
$789/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Wisconsin)
$94,725/yr
Rent as % of income
10%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,894, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,368/mo in rent. Shawano's median rent of $789 leaves roughly $1,579/mo of headroom under that threshold. A physical therapist works roughly 17.3 hours a month to cover that rent.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Shawano, WI?

Median rent in Shawano is $789 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 10% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Shawano?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Shawano's current median rent is $789/mo, which leaves a $1,579/mo buffer.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Shawano?

At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 17.3 hours a month to cover Shawano's median rent of $789.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Wisconsin state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Shawano, WI. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.