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3 of the Houma area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in the city of Houma

The typical house costs $186,880. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $65,272 a year.

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THE HOUMA AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $107,200Can buy
  2. Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
    $103,780Can buy
  3. Registered nurses
    $75,740Can buy
  4. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $49,300Rent over 30%
  5. Sailors and marine oilers
    $48,500Rent over 30%
  6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $33,310Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $29,220Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $25,990Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $22,280Rent over 30%
  10. Home health and personal care aides
    $21,890Rent 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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