Can A Welder Afford Rent in Lexington, MA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 86% of gross income.
Lexington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cities have lower median rent than Lexington, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Lexington, MA?
Median rent in Lexington is $4,274 a month. A typical welder in Massachusetts earns about $59,636 a year, which makes that rent 86% 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 Lexington?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Massachusetts (~$59,636/yr) supports up to $1,491 a month in rent. Lexington's current median rent is $4,274/mo, which is $2,783/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Lexington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a welder in Massachusetts works roughly 149.1 hours a month to cover Lexington's median rent of $4,274.
Where is rent cheaper than Lexington for a welder?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Brookline ($4,137/mo), Brookline ($4,107/mo), Brookline ($4,072/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.