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2 of Albany's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $168,322. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $54,558 a year.

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ALBANY'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $85,380Can buy
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $57,050Can buy
  3. Office clerks, general
    $37,350Rent over 30%
  4. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $35,360Rent over 30%
  5. Customer service representatives
    $33,190Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $32,730Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $28,660Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $27,090Rent over 30%
  9. Home health and personal care aides
    $26,670Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $22,830Rent over 30%

Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.

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