Can An Electrician Afford Rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.7% of gross income.

Bryn Mawr-Skyway rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Bryn Mawr-Skyway median rent
$2,068/mo
Electrician salary (Washington)
$78,288/yr
Rent as % of income
31.7%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,524, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,957/mo in rent. Bryn Mawr-Skyway's median rent of $2,068 exceeds that threshold by $111/mo, putting an electrician salary into the rent-burdened range here. An electrician works roughly 54.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and an electrician salary

Electrician pay is competitive with many four-year-degree occupations and covers comfortable rent across most US metros. Union journeymen in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean once overtime and benefits are counted, which expands affordability further. At the national-average electrician salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,748 a month in rent. The per-city pages show where rent stays in range and where it begins to pinch.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Washington cities have lower median rent than Bryn Mawr-Skyway, which improves the affordability math on an electrician salary:

Silverdale, WA
$2,067/mo (31.7% of income)
Lacey, WA
$2,066/mo (31.7% of income)
Ferndale, WA
$2,066/mo (31.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can an electrician afford rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?

Median rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is $2,068 a month. A typical electrician in Washington earns about $78,288 a year, which makes that rent 31.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can an electrician afford in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?

Using the 30% rule, an electrician salary in Washington (~$78,288/yr) supports up to $1,957 a month in rent. Bryn Mawr-Skyway's current median rent is $2,068/mo, which is $111/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does an electrician work to cover rent in Bryn Mawr-Skyway?

At an hourly equivalent of about $38 an hour, an electrician in Washington works roughly 54.9 hours a month to cover Bryn Mawr-Skyway's median rent of $2,068.

Where is rent cheaper than Bryn Mawr-Skyway for an electrician?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Silverdale ($2,067/mo), Lacey ($2,066/mo), Ferndale ($2,066/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on an electrician salary.

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