Can A Welder Afford Rent in Kennewick, WA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.7% of gross income.
Kennewick rent: July 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 Kennewick, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Kennewick, WA?
Median rent in Kennewick is $1,664 a month. A typical welder in Washington earns about $57,579 a year, which makes that rent 34.7% 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 Kennewick?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Washington (~$57,579/yr) supports up to $1,439 a month in rent. Kennewick's current median rent is $1,664/mo, which is $225/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Kennewick?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a welder in Washington works roughly 60.1 hours a month to cover Kennewick's median rent of $1,664.
Where is rent cheaper than Kennewick for a welder?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Richland ($1,663/mo), Shelton ($1,663/mo), Lynnwood ($1,662/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.