Can A Welder Afford Rent in Wailuku, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 69.2% of gross income.
Wailuku rent: September 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 Wailuku, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Wailuku, HI?
Median rent in Wailuku is $3,202 a month. A typical welder in Hawaii earns about $55,523 a year, which makes that rent 69.2% 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 Wailuku?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Hawaii (~$55,523/yr) supports up to $1,388 a month in rent. Wailuku's current median rent is $3,202/mo, which is $1,814/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Wailuku?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a welder in Hawaii works roughly 120 hours a month to cover Wailuku's median rent of $3,202.
Where is rent cheaper than Wailuku for a welder?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Waikoloa ($3,200/mo), Makawao ($3,199/mo), Lahaina ($3,197/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.