Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Edmond, OK?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.4% of gross income.

Edmond rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oklahoma state estimate).

Edmond median rent
$1,642/mo
Plumber salary (Oklahoma)
$59,048/yr
Rent as % of income
33.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,921, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,476/mo in rent. Edmond's median rent of $1,642 exceeds that threshold by $166/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 57.8 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 Edmond, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Collinsville, OK
$1,607/mo (32.7% of income)
Piedmont, OK
$1,607/mo (32.7% of income)
Piedmont, OK
$1,602/mo (32.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Edmond, OK?

Median rent in Edmond is $1,642 a month. A typical plumber in Oklahoma earns about $59,048 a year, which makes that rent 33.4% 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 Edmond?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Oklahoma (~$59,048/yr) supports up to $1,476 a month in rent. Edmond's current median rent is $1,642/mo, which is $166/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a plumber in Oklahoma works roughly 57.8 hours a month to cover Edmond's median rent of $1,642.

Where is rent cheaper than Edmond for a plumber?

Nearby Oklahoma cities with lower median rent include Collinsville ($1,607/mo), Piedmont ($1,607/mo), Piedmont ($1,602/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 Edmond, OK. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.