Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Newcastle, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 40.8% of gross income.
Newcastle rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Washington cities have lower median rent than Newcastle, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Newcastle, WA?
Median rent in Newcastle is $2,320 a month. A typical carpenter in Washington earns about $68,253 a year, which makes that rent 40.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Newcastle?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Washington (~$68,253/yr) supports up to $1,706 a month in rent. Newcastle's current median rent is $2,320/mo, which is $614/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Newcastle?
At an hourly equivalent of about $33 an hour, a carpenter in Washington works roughly 70.7 hours a month to cover Newcastle's median rent of $2,320.
Where is rent cheaper than Newcastle for a carpenter?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Mill Creek ($2,318/mo), Mukilteo ($2,315/mo), Frederickson ($2,315/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.