Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Addison, TX?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.4% of gross income.

Addison rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Addison median rent
$1,571/mo
Plumber salary (Texas)
$66,429/yr
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,536, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,661/mo in rent. Addison's median rent of $1,571 leaves roughly $90/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 49.2 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Addison, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Austin, TX
$1,570/mo (28.4% of income)
Irving, TX
$1,570/mo (28.4% of income)
Irving, TX
$1,570/mo (28.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Addison, TX?

Median rent in Addison is $1,571 a month. A typical plumber in Texas earns about $66,429 a year, which makes that rent 28.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Addison?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Texas (~$66,429/yr) supports up to $1,661 a month in rent. Addison's current median rent is $1,571/mo, which leaves a $90/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a plumber in Texas works roughly 49.2 hours a month to cover Addison's median rent of $1,571.

Where is rent cheaper than Addison for a plumber?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Austin ($1,570/mo), Irving ($1,570/mo), Irving ($1,570/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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