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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $150K | $72.12/hr |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $143K | $68.91/hr |
| 13 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.58/hr |
| 14 | Financial Managers | Management | $138K | $66.51/hr |
| 15 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $135K | N/A |
| 16 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $135K | $64.96/hr |
| 17 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $134K | $64.59/hr |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $134K | N/A |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $134K | $64.38/hr |
| 20 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $133K | $64.11/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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