Can A Welder Afford Rent in Newburyport, MA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 60.9% of gross income.
Newburyport rent: September 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 Newburyport, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Newburyport, MA?
Median rent in Newburyport is $3,028 a month. A typical welder in Massachusetts earns about $59,636 a year, which makes that rent 60.9% 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 Newburyport?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Massachusetts (~$59,636/yr) supports up to $1,491 a month in rent. Newburyport's current median rent is $3,028/mo, which is $1,537/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Newburyport?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a welder in Massachusetts works roughly 105.6 hours a month to cover Newburyport's median rent of $3,028.
Where is rent cheaper than Newburyport for a welder?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Burlington ($3,027/mo), Watertown ($3,027/mo), Watertown ($3,027/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.