Can A Welder Afford Rent in Shrewsbury, MA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 46.3% of gross income.
Shrewsbury rent: July 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 Shrewsbury, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Shrewsbury, MA?
Median rent in Shrewsbury is $2,303 a month. A typical welder in Massachusetts earns about $59,636 a year, which makes that rent 46.3% 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 Shrewsbury?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Massachusetts (~$59,636/yr) supports up to $1,491 a month in rent. Shrewsbury's current median rent is $2,303/mo, which is $812/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Shrewsbury?
At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a welder in Massachusetts works roughly 80.3 hours a month to cover Shrewsbury's median rent of $2,303.
Where is rent cheaper than Shrewsbury for a welder?
Nearby Massachusetts cities with lower median rent include Lynn ($2,302/mo), Lynn ($2,301/mo), Lynn ($2,300/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.