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Only 1 of Odessa's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $253,381. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $85,763 a year.

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ODESSA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $104,100Can buy
  2. Industrial machinery mechanics
    $60,190Rent over 30%
  3. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $58,370Rent over 30%
  4. Service unit operators, oil and gas
    $49,080Rent over 30%
  5. Roustabouts, oil and gas
    $45,650Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $39,810Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $30,320Rent over 30%
  8. Cashiers
    $29,000Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $28,390Rent over 30%
  10. Waiters and waitresses
    $22,600Rent 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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