Top Paying Jobs in Redding, CA
Redding, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,790 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($287,080), Family Medicine Physicians ($267,600), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($184,720). The cost of living index is 100.68 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,590/month.
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Avg. median salary
100.68
Cost of living index
$1,590
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Redding
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $287K | $138.02/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $268K | $128.65/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $185K | $88.81/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $171K | $82.1/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $170K | $81.76/hr |
| 6 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $167K | $80.19/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $162K | $77.99/hr |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | Management | $162K | $77.84/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $160K | $77.15/hr |
| 10 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $159K | $76.45/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,590/mo
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