Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Bartlesville, OK?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.3% of gross income.

Bartlesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).

Bartlesville median rent
$1,247/mo
Plumber salary (Oklahoma)
$59,048/yr
Rent as % of income
25.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,921, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,476/mo in rent. Bartlesville's median rent of $1,247 leaves roughly $229/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 43.9 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 Oklahoma cities have lower median rent than Bartlesville, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Oklahoma City, OK
$1,246/mo (25.3% of income)
Norman, OK
$1,246/mo (25.3% of income)
Guthrie, OK
$1,244/mo (25.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Bartlesville, OK?

Median rent in Bartlesville is $1,247 a month. A typical plumber in Oklahoma earns about $59,048 a year, which makes that rent 25.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Bartlesville?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Oklahoma (~$59,048/yr) supports up to $1,476 a month in rent. Bartlesville's current median rent is $1,247/mo, which leaves a $229/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a plumber in Oklahoma works roughly 43.9 hours a month to cover Bartlesville's median rent of $1,247.

Where is rent cheaper than Bartlesville for a plumber?

Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Oklahoma City ($1,246/mo), Norman ($1,246/mo), Guthrie ($1,244/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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