Can A Welder Afford Rent in Yakima, WA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.5% of gross income.
Yakima 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 Yakima, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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View full rent data for Yakima, WA →Frequently asked questions
Can a welder afford rent in Yakima, WA?
Median rent in Yakima is $1,369 a month. A typical welder in Washington earns about $57,579 a year, which makes that rent 28.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a welder afford in Yakima?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Washington (~$57,579/yr) supports up to $1,439 a month in rent. Yakima's current median rent is $1,369/mo, which leaves a $70/mo buffer.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Yakima?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a welder in Washington works roughly 49.5 hours a month to cover Yakima's median rent of $1,369.
Where is rent cheaper than Yakima for a welder?
Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Richland ($1,368/mo), Vancouver ($1,355/mo), Longview ($1,354/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.