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4 of the Washington area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Madison

The typical house costs $393,329. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $110,057 a year.

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

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  1. Lawyers
    $195,190Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $156,460Can buy
  3. Software developers
    $154,930Can buy
  4. Management analysts
    $126,830Can buy
  5. Business operations specialists, all other
    $104,770Rent an apt
  6. Home health and personal care aides
    $38,530Rent over 30%
  7. Janitors and cleaners
    $37,840Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $36,610Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $35,470Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $34,600Rent 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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