Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Fayetteville, AR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36% of gross income.
Fayetteville rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a plumber salary
Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Fayetteville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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View full rent data for Fayetteville, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a plumber afford rent in Fayetteville, AR?
Median rent in Fayetteville is $1,670 a month. A typical plumber in Arkansas earns about $55,693 a year, which makes that rent 36% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a plumber afford in Fayetteville?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Arkansas (~$55,693/yr) supports up to $1,392 a month in rent. Fayetteville's current median rent is $1,670/mo, which is $278/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Fayetteville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a plumber in Arkansas works roughly 62.4 hours a month to cover Fayetteville's median rent of $1,670.
Where is rent cheaper than Fayetteville for a plumber?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Pea Ridge ($1,669/mo), Centerton ($1,661/mo), Pea Ridge ($1,657/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.