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2 of the Austin area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in San Marcos

The typical house costs $308,101. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $105,940 a year.

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

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  1. Software developers
    $134,120Can buy
  2. General and operations managers
    $117,850Can buy
  3. Project management specialists
    $102,390Rent a house
  4. Registered nurses
    $97,890Rent a house
  5. Customer service representatives
    $43,720Rent over 30%
  6. Stockers and order fillers
    $37,720Rent over 30%
  7. Cashiers
    $33,940Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $33,860Rent over 30%
  9. Fast food and counter workers
    $29,310Rent over 30%
  10. Waiters and waitresses
    $27,260Rent 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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