Can A Welder Afford Rent in Makawao, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 82.3% of gross income.
Makawao rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii 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 Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Makawao, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Makawao, HI?
Median rent in Makawao is $3,808 a month. A typical welder in Hawaii earns about $55,523 a year, which makes that rent 82.3% 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 Makawao?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Hawaii (~$55,523/yr) supports up to $1,388 a month in rent. Makawao's current median rent is $3,808/mo, which is $2,420/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Makawao?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a welder in Hawaii works roughly 142.7 hours a month to cover Makawao's median rent of $3,808.
Where is rent cheaper than Makawao for a welder?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Kihei ($3,804/mo), Waikoloa ($3,800/mo), Kihei ($3,766/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.