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

The typical house costs $376,038. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $131,096 a year.

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SEBASTIAN'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $89,030Rent an apt
  2. Registered nurses
    $81,300Rent over 30%
  3. Office clerks, general
    $44,320Rent over 30%
  4. Nursing assistants
    $38,530Rent over 30%
  5. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
    $36,500Rent over 30%
  6. Waiters and waitresses
    $36,060Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $35,690Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $33,450Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $30,320Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $28,720Rent 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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