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

The typical house costs $489,603. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $143,307 a year.

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WORCESTER'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $111,900Rent an apt
  2. Registered nurses
    $100,240Rent an apt
  3. Office clerks, general
    $46,940Rent over 30%
  4. Nursing assistants
    $45,710Rent over 30%
  5. Home health and personal care aides
    $40,870Rent over 30%
  6. Teaching assistants
    $39,240Rent over 30%
  7. Stockers and order fillers
    $37,250Rent over 30%
  8. Retail salespersons
    $36,220Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $34,770Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $34,610Rent 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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