Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Riverton, WY?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 10.7% of gross income.
Riverton rent: April 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Riverton, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Riverton, WY →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Riverton, WY?
Median rent in Riverton is $833 a month. A typical physical therapist in Wyoming earns about $93,727 a year, which makes that rent 10.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Riverton?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Wyoming (~$93,727/yr) supports up to $2,343 a month in rent. Riverton's current median rent is $833/mo, which leaves a $1,510/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Riverton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Wyoming works roughly 18.5 hours a month to cover Riverton's median rent of $833.
Where is rent cheaper than Riverton for a physical therapist?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Torrington ($763/mo), Rock Springs ($708/mo), Torrington ($700/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.