Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Odenton, MD?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 41.9% of gross income.

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

Odenton median rent
$2,529/mo
Plumber salary (Maryland)
$72,468/yr
Rent as % of income
41.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,039, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,812/mo in rent. Odenton's median rent of $2,529 exceeds that threshold by $717/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 72.6 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 Odenton, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Chevy Chase, MD
$2,528/mo (41.9% of income)
Jessup, MD
$2,527/mo (41.8% of income)
Chevy Chase, MD
$2,527/mo (41.8% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Odenton, MD?

Median rent in Odenton is $2,529 a month. A typical plumber in Maryland earns about $72,468 a year, which makes that rent 41.9% 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 Odenton?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Maryland (~$72,468/yr) supports up to $1,812 a month in rent. Odenton's current median rent is $2,529/mo, which is $717/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $35 an hour, a plumber in Maryland works roughly 72.6 hours a month to cover Odenton's median rent of $2,529.

Where is rent cheaper than Odenton for a plumber?

Nearby Maryland cities with lower median rent include Chevy Chase ($2,528/mo), Jessup ($2,527/mo), Chevy Chase ($2,527/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 Odenton, MD. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.