Can A Welder Afford Rent in Augusta, ME?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 38.5% of gross income.
Augusta rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Maine 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 Maine cities have lower median rent than Augusta, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Augusta, ME?
Median rent in Augusta is $1,533 a month. A typical welder in Maine earns about $47,811 a year, which makes that rent 38.5% 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 Augusta?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Maine (~$47,811/yr) supports up to $1,195 a month in rent. Augusta's current median rent is $1,533/mo, which is $338/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Augusta?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a welder in Maine works roughly 66.7 hours a month to cover Augusta's median rent of $1,533.
Where is rent cheaper than Augusta for a welder?
Nearby Maine cities with lower median rent include Old Town ($1,524/mo), Bangor ($1,518/mo), Auburn ($1,503/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.