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Average salary by job family in Redding
| Management | $123,430 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $119,380 |
| Legal | $114,360 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,250 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,090 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $87,090 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,320 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $72,810 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $72,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,460 |
| Protective Service | $71,430 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,550 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,580 |
| Production | $55,620 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $54,520 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,190 |
| Sales and Related | $48,330 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,810 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,680 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,190 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,460 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,200 |
Highest-paying jobs in Redding
- Physicians, All Other$264,730
- Family Medicine Physicians$247,570
- Chief Executives$202,680
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,750
- Dentists, General$174,590
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,760
- Marketing Managers$169,400
- Nurse Practitioners$158,640
- Pharmacists$157,380
- Veterinarians$154,710
Most common jobs in Redding and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,500 | $35,330 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,930 | $39,590 | $39,160 |
| Cashiers | 1,920 | $37,810 | $34,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,880 | $39,940 | $36,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,720 | $133,700 | $134,350 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,370 | $47,670 | $45,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,240 | $119,290 | $98,510 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,220 | $40,770 | $37,620 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,110 | $85,800 | $83,780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,110 | $40,460 | $38,250 |
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Cost of living in Redding
Prices in the Redding area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,320 therefore buys what $64,876 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $375,604, 5.2 times the median household income of $71,931.
$375,604typical home value
$71,931median household income
100.7BEA price parity
181,554metro population
Take-home pay in Redding
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,200 | $31,446 | $2,621 |
| Median wage | $48,920 | $40,359 | $3,363 |
| Average wage | $65,320 | $52,500 | $4,375 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,340 | $59,499 | $4,958 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Redding
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$203K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$180K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$170K
- Marketing Managers$169K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Financial Managers$151K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Fundraising Managers$141K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$138K
- Managers, All Other$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$127K
- Sales Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Administrative Services Managers$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$69K
- Food Service Managers$69K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$265K
- Family Medicine Physicians$248K
- Dentists, General$175K
- Nurse Practitioners$159K
- Pharmacists$157K
- Veterinarians$155K
- Physician Assistants$146K
- Registered Nurses$134K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$128K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$119K
- Dental Hygienists$116K
- Physical Therapists$112K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Respiratory Therapists$108K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$103K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$85K
- Surgical Technologists$84K
- Paramedics$83K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74K
- Medical Records Specialists$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Pharmacy Technicians$56K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$55K
- Dietetic Technicians$53K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$119K
- Urban and Regional Planners$110K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$109K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$107K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$96K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$85K
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$113K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Loan Officers$98K
- Cost Estimators$92K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Compliance Officers$89K
- Logisticians$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$63K
- Tax Preparers$62K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Instructional Coordinators$91K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$86K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$86K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$86K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$79K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44K
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$87K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- Electricians$77K
- Carpenters$73K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$67K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$66K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$62K
- Roofers$61K
- Construction Laborers$61K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$57K
- Tile and Stone Setters$56K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$150K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$118K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- Firefighters$72K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- Security Guards$43K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Millwrights$65K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$82K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$79K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75K
- Health Education Specialists$69K
- Clergy$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$78K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$68K
- Machinists$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Bakers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$71K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$58K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- File Clerks$45K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Real Estate Sales Agents$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$38K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$150K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$49K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$55K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$40K
- Bartenders$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$79K
- Phlebotomists$61K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$60K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Nursing Assistants$46K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$45K
- Psychiatric Aides$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
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Salary in Redding: questions
What is a good salary in Redding?
Half of all workers in the Redding metro earn less than $48,920 and the average is $65,320. Earning more than $76,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Redding to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,247, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Redding?
Physicians, All Other ($264,730), Family Medicine Physicians ($247,570), Chief Executives ($202,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Redding, CA (39820), all occupations and 290 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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