Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Wausau, WI?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 13.3% of gross income.
Wausau 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 Wausau, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Wausau, WI →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Wausau, WI?
Median rent in Wausau is $1,050 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wisconsin earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 13.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Wausau?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wisconsin (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Wausau's current median rent is $1,050/mo, which leaves a $1,318/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Wausau?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Wisconsin works roughly 23.1 hours a month to cover Wausau's median rent of $1,050.
Where is rent cheaper than Wausau for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wisconsin cities with lower median rent include Eau Claire ($1,049/mo), Beloit ($1,046/mo), Green Bay ($1,046/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.