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.
$108K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $131K | $63.17/hr |
| 22 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 23 | Software Developers | Technology | $129K | $62.13/hr |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | Management | $127K | $60.93/hr |
| 25 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.66/hr |
| 26 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.58/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $125K | $59.99/hr |
| 28 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.72/hr |
| 29 | Surveyors | Engineering | $124K | $59.69/hr |
| 30 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $124K | $59.38/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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