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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Population
Highest paying careers in Redding
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.82/hr |
| 52 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.63/hr |
| 53 | Data Scientists | Technology | $97K | $46.61/hr |
| 54 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $96K | $46.33/hr |
| 55 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $96K | $46.01/hr |
| 56 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $94K | $45.33/hr |
| 57 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.04/hr |
| 58 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $93K | N/A |
| 59 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $93K | $44.56/hr |
| 60 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $92K | $44.15/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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