Can A Welder Afford Rent in Madison, MS?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 68.5% of gross income.
Madison rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Mississippi 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 Mississippi cities have lower median rent than Madison, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Madison, MS?
Median rent in Madison is $2,378 a month. A typical welder in Mississippi earns about $41,642 a year, which makes that rent 68.5% 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 Madison?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Mississippi (~$41,642/yr) supports up to $1,041 a month in rent. Madison's current median rent is $2,378/mo, which is $1,337/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Madison?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a welder in Mississippi works roughly 118.8 hours a month to cover Madison's median rent of $2,378.
Where is rent cheaper than Madison for a welder?
Nearby Mississippi cities with lower median rent include Oxford ($2,376/mo), Oxford ($2,304/mo), Hernando ($2,279/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.