Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Casper, WY?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 25.9% of gross income.

Casper rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming state estimate).

Casper median rent
$1,363/mo
Plumber salary (Wyoming)
$63,074/yr
Rent as % of income
25.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,256, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,577/mo in rent. Casper's median rent of $1,363 leaves roughly $214/mo of headroom under that threshold. A plumber works roughly 44.9 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Casper, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Cody, WY
$1,355/mo (25.8% of income)
Lander, WY
$1,325/mo (25.2% of income)
Cody, WY
$1,269/mo (24.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Casper, WY?

Median rent in Casper is $1,363 a month. A typical plumber in Wyoming earns about $63,074 a year, which makes that rent 25.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Casper?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Wyoming (~$63,074/yr) supports up to $1,577 a month in rent. Casper's current median rent is $1,363/mo, which leaves a $214/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a plumber in Wyoming works roughly 44.9 hours a month to cover Casper's median rent of $1,363.

Where is rent cheaper than Casper for a plumber?

Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Cody ($1,355/mo), Lander ($1,325/mo), Cody ($1,269/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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