Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Hyattsville, MD?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.4% of gross income.

Hyattsville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maryland state estimate).

Hyattsville median rent
$2,080/mo
Plumber salary (Maryland)
$72,468/yr
Rent as % of income
34.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,039, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,812/mo in rent. Hyattsville's median rent of $2,080 exceeds that threshold by $268/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 59.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

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 Maryland cities have lower median rent than Hyattsville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Frederick, MD
$2,076/mo (34.4% of income)
Frederick, MD
$2,075/mo (34.4% of income)
Frederick, MD
$2,073/mo (34.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Hyattsville, MD?

Median rent in Hyattsville is $2,080 a month. A typical plumber in Maryland earns about $72,468 a year, which makes that rent 34.4% 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 Hyattsville?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Maryland (~$72,468/yr) supports up to $1,812 a month in rent. Hyattsville's current median rent is $2,080/mo, which is $268/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Hyattsville?

At an hourly equivalent of about $35 an hour, a plumber in Maryland works roughly 59.7 hours a month to cover Hyattsville's median rent of $2,080.

Where is rent cheaper than Hyattsville for a plumber?

Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Frederick ($2,076/mo), Frederick ($2,075/mo), Frederick ($2,073/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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