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2 of the McAllen area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Mercedes

The typical house costs $136,523. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $55,489 a year.

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

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  1. Registered nurses
    $80,540Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $74,570Can buy
  3. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $47,040Rent an apt
  4. Customer service representatives
    $35,830Rent an apt
  5. Stockers and order fillers
    $35,080Rent an apt
  6. Office clerks, general
    $32,130Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $27,420Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $27,020Rent over 30%
  9. Home health and personal care aides
    $23,960Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $22,790Rent 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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