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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $107K | $51.21/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 43 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.95/hr |
| 44 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.92/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $102K | $49.24/hr |
| 46 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.7/hr |
| 47 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.61/hr |
| 48 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $99K | $47.36/hr |
| 49 | Facilities Managers | Management | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 50 | Sales Managers | Management | $98K | $47.08/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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