Can A Welder Afford Rent in Frederickson, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 47.3% of gross income.
Frederickson rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington 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 Washington cities have lower median rent than Frederickson, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Frederickson, WA?
Median rent in Frederickson is $2,270 a month. A typical welder in Washington earns about $57,579 a year, which makes that rent 47.3% 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 Frederickson?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Washington (~$57,579/yr) supports up to $1,439 a month in rent. Frederickson's current median rent is $2,270/mo, which is $831/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Frederickson?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a welder in Washington works roughly 82 hours a month to cover Frederickson's median rent of $2,270.
Where is rent cheaper than Frederickson for a welder?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Monroe ($2,266/mo), Monroe ($2,266/mo), Edmonds ($2,262/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.