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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Population
Highest paying careers in Redding
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.52/hr |
| 62 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.24/hr |
| 63 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $90K | $43.16/hr |
| 64 | Paramedics | Healthcare | $89K | $42.66/hr |
| 65 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $88K | $42.17/hr |
| 66 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.98/hr |
| 67 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $85K | $40.82/hr |
| 68 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 69 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $83K | $40.03/hr |
| 70 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | $39.74/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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