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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.31/hr |
| 82 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.28/hr |
| 83 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.19/hr |
| 84 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $77K | $37.06/hr |
| 85 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.05/hr |
| 86 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $77K | $37/hr |
| 87 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.99/hr |
| 88 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.92/hr |
| 89 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 90 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.52/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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