Can A Welder Afford Rent in Laramie, WY?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.4% of gross income.
Laramie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Wyoming 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 Wyoming cities have lower median rent than Laramie, which improves the affordability math on a welder salary:
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Can a welder afford rent in Laramie, WY?
Median rent in Laramie is $1,224 a month. A typical welder in Wyoming earns about $48,325 a year, which makes that rent 30.4% 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 Laramie?
Using the 30% rule, a welder salary in Wyoming (~$48,325/yr) supports up to $1,208 a month in rent. Laramie's current median rent is $1,224/mo, which is $16/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a welder work to cover rent in Laramie?
At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a welder in Wyoming works roughly 52.7 hours a month to cover Laramie's median rent of $1,224.
Where is rent cheaper than Laramie for a welder?
Nearby Wyoming cities with lower median rent include Casper ($1,223/mo), Gillette ($1,223/mo), Casper ($1,203/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a welder salary.