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None of Missoula's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $574,996. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $161,994 a year.

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MISSOULA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. Registered nurses
    $82,160Rent an apt
  2. General and operations managers
    $81,120Rent an apt
  3. Office clerks, general
    $45,600Rent over 30%
  4. Cooks, restaurant
    $38,080Rent over 30%
  5. Home health and personal care aides
    $38,050Rent over 30%
  6. Janitors and cleaners
    $37,730Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $36,960Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $35,610Rent over 30%
  9. Retail salespersons
    $35,430Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $30,510Rent 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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