Can A Welder Afford Rent in Renton, WA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45.7% of gross income.
Renton rent: June 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 Renton, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Renton, WA?
Median rent in Renton is $2,191 a month. A typical welder in Washington earns about $57,579 a year, which makes that rent 45.7% 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 Renton?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Washington (~$57,579/yr) supports up to $1,439 a month in rent. Renton's current median rent is $2,191/mo, which is $752/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Renton?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a welder in Washington works roughly 79.1 hours a month to cover Renton's median rent of $2,191.
Where is rent cheaper than Renton for a welder?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Spanaway ($2,188/mo), Ferndale ($2,187/mo), Seattle ($2,187/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.