Metro profile · CBSA 39820
Healthcare wages in Redding, CA
28 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
5 active disasters in California· Chemical · Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 2-7 FIRE
- BAIN FIRE
- CANYON FIRE
- + 2 more declarations
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-25
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
43
Across 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Redding
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
28 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $59,760 | $56,174 | 51 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $129,960 | $122,162 | 51 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $133,340 | $125,340 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $89,940 | $84,544 | 47 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $134,350 | $126,289 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $60,120 | $56,513 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $59,320 | $55,761 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $81,220 | $76,347 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $103,830 | $97,600 | 44 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $159,010 | $149,469 | 43 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $166,800 | $156,792 | 43 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $160,480 | $150,851 | 43 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $52,860 | $49,688 | 42 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $74,140 | $69,692 | 42 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $77,740 | $73,076 | 42 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $44,880 | $42,187 | 41 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $150,010 | $141,009 | 41 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $267,600 | $251,544 | 41 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $110,230 | $103,616 | 41 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $287,080 | $269,855 | 41 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $51,410 | $48,325 | 41 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,210 | $93,257 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $107,980 | $101,501 | 40 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $46,210 | $43,437 | 40 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,010 | $32,909 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,490 | $45,581 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $34,320 | $32,261 | 39 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $170,060 | $159,856 | 39 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Redding
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.