Rent Affordability for A Welder in Wyoming
A typical welder in Wyoming earns about $48,325 a year, which supports approximately $1,208 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Wyoming city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 6 of 12 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins, WY | $923/mo | 22.9% | affordable |
| Riverton, WY | $955/mo | 23.7% | affordable |
| Torrington, WY | $1,000/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Green River, WY | $1,032/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Laramie, WY | $1,125/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Rock Springs, WY | $1,138/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Gillette, WY | $1,265/mo | 31.4% | stretched |
| Casper, WY | $1,422/mo | 35.3% | stretched |
| Lander, WY | $1,521/mo | 37.8% | stretched |
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,529/mo | 38% | stretched |
| Cody, WY | $1,538/mo | 38.2% | stretched |
| Sheridan, WY | $1,680/mo | 41.7% | rent-burdened |