Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Waukesha, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.9% of gross income.
Waukesha rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cities have lower median rent than Waukesha, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Waukesha, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Waukesha, WI?
Median rent in Waukesha is $1,490 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 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 Waukesha?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Waukesha's current median rent is $1,490/mo, which leaves a $878/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Waukesha?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 32.7 hours a month to cover Waukesha's median rent of $1,490.
Where is rent cheaper than Waukesha for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Milwaukee ($1,469/mo), Milwaukee ($1,461/mo), West Allis ($1,454/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.