Can A Welder Afford Rent in Hampton, NH?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 57.9% of gross income.
Hampton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire cities have lower median rent than Hampton, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Hampton, NH?
Median rent in Hampton is $2,556 a month. A typical welder in New Hampshire earns about $52,952 a year, which makes that rent 57.9% 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 Hampton?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in New Hampshire (~$52,952/yr) supports up to $1,324 a month in rent. Hampton's current median rent is $2,556/mo, which is $1,232/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Hampton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a welder in New Hampshire works roughly 100.4 hours a month to cover Hampton's median rent of $2,556.
Where is rent cheaper than Hampton for a welder?
Nearby New Hampshire cities with lower median rent include Lebanon ($2,547/mo), Merrimack ($2,546/mo), Merrimack ($2,536/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.