Can A Welder Afford Rent in Little Rock, AR?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.6% of gross income.
Little Rock rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).
About rent and a welder salary
Welder pay tracks the US median household income closely. Pipeline and underwater welders earn materially more. At the national-average welder salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,285 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Little Rock, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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View full rent data for Little Rock, AR →Frequently asked questions
Can a welder afford rent in Little Rock, AR?
Median rent in Little Rock is $1,230 a month. A typical welder in Arkansas earns about $42,670 a year, which makes that rent 34.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a welder afford in Little Rock?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Arkansas (~$42,670/yr) supports up to $1,067 a month in rent. Little Rock's current median rent is $1,230/mo, which is $163/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Little Rock?
At an hourly equivalent of about $21 an hour, a welder in Arkansas works roughly 60 hours a month to cover Little Rock's median rent of $1,230.
Where is rent cheaper than Little Rock for a welder?
Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include Hot Springs ($1,226/mo), Maumelle ($1,225/mo), Greenbrier ($1,225/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.