Can A Welder Afford Rent in Redmond, OR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 44.5% of gross income.
Redmond rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Redmond, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Redmond, OR?
Median rent in Redmond is $1,984 a month. A typical welder in Oregon earns about $53,466 a year, which makes that rent 44.5% 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 Redmond?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Oregon (~$53,466/yr) supports up to $1,337 a month in rent. Redmond's current median rent is $1,984/mo, which is $647/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Redmond?
At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a welder in Oregon works roughly 77.2 hours a month to cover Redmond's median rent of $1,984.
Where is rent cheaper than Redmond for a welder?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Philomath ($1,983/mo), Philomath ($1,982/mo), Hillsboro ($1,980/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.