You are "on track" but likely will need to keep working for a long time. Jobs may not be as secure as you think if funding sources are disrupted so you need to make sure you aren't perceived as being in the lower half of performers. You are at ages where you still could seek promotion opportunities where you would earn more. In VHCOL areas like SF, LA, or NYC $500k/year doesn't go far and most of my two-income professional household friends are well above that.
Other than that, watch the expenses as best you can.
Other than that, watch the expenses as best you can.
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