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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $76K | $36.35/hr |
| 92 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $75K | $36.22/hr |
| 93 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $75K | $36.14/hr |
| 94 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.03/hr |
| 95 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Office & Admin | $75K | $35.85/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Farming & Fishing | $75K | $35.83/hr |
| 97 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $74K | $35.64/hr |
| 98 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $74K | $35.54/hr |
| 99 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $73K | $35/hr |
| 100 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $34.91/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Redding
Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,590/mo
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