Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Rogers, MN?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 36% of gross income.

Rogers rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Rogers median rent
$2,092/mo
Plumber salary (Minnesota)
$69,784/yr
Rent as % of income
36%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,815, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,745/mo in rent. Rogers's median rent of $2,092 exceeds that threshold by $347/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 62.4 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Rogers, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Maple Grove, MN
$2,091/mo (36% of income)
Woodbury, MN
$2,086/mo (35.9% of income)
Maple Grove, MN
$2,085/mo (35.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Rogers, MN?

Median rent in Rogers is $2,092 a month. A typical plumber in Minnesota earns about $69,784 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 Rogers?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Minnesota (~$69,784/yr) supports up to $1,745 a month in rent. Rogers's current median rent is $2,092/mo, which is $347/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a plumber in Minnesota works roughly 62.4 hours a month to cover Rogers's median rent of $2,092.

Where is rent cheaper than Rogers for a plumber?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Maple Grove ($2,091/mo), Woodbury ($2,086/mo), Maple Grove ($2,085/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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