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Average salary by job family in Corpus Christi
| Legal | $117,510 |
|---|---|
| Management | $115,610 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,450 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,630 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,800 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,500 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $75,430 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,320 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,900 |
| Production | $57,580 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,730 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,740 |
| Protective Service | $54,550 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,570 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,470 |
| Sales and Related | $43,520 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,410 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,160 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,640 |
| Healthcare Support | $30,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,710 |
Highest-paying jobs in Corpus Christi
- Cardiologists$709,920
- Physicians, Pathologists$318,070
- Chief Executives$263,880
- Physicians, All Other$262,960
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$203,850
- Dentists, General$197,520
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183,480
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166,420
- Petroleum Engineers$162,190
- Lawyers$158,140
Most common jobs in Corpus Christi and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,870 | $25,660 | $25,630 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,630 | $24,730 | $23,440 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,570 | $115,470 | $90,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,800 | $83,920 | $82,690 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,790 | $32,280 | $29,200 |
| Cashiers | 3,650 | $29,060 | $28,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,450 | $36,240 | $36,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,390 | $28,720 | $22,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,290 | $39,220 | $36,940 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,280 | $38,950 | $37,070 |
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Cost of living in Corpus Christi
Prices in the Corpus Christi area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,670 therefore buys what $62,231 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $225,070, 3.4 times the median household income of $65,801.
$225,070typical home value
$65,801median household income
92.7BEA price parity
446,797metro population
Take-home pay in Corpus Christi
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,900 | $27,008 | $2,251 |
| Median wage | $45,350 | $38,619 | $3,218 |
| Average wage | $57,670 | $48,518 | $4,043 |
| 75th percentile wage | $66,760 | $55,747 | $4,646 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi
Legal4 jobs
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$264K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Human Resources Managers$144K
- Managers, All Other$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Sales Managers$131K
- Marketing Managers$131K
- Public Relations Managers$130K
- Purchasing Managers$129K
- Administrative Services Managers$126K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Natural Sciences Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$109K
- Training and Development Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Education Administrators, All Other$70K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$69K
- Food Service Managers$63K
- Lodging Managers$57K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51K
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$162K
- Chemical Engineers$133K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$131K
- Environmental Engineers$127K
- Mechanical Engineers$125K
- Electrical Engineers$125K
- Industrial Engineers$123K
- Aerospace Engineers$120K
- Engineers, All Other$112K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Surveyors$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Cardiologists$710K
- Physicians, Pathologists$318K
- Physicians, All Other$263K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$204K
- Dentists, General$198K
- Pediatricians, General$154K
- Nurse Practitioners$137K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Veterinarians$129K
- Optometrists$126K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Chiropractors$90K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Therapists, All Other$80K
- Athletic Trainers$78K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Surgical Technologists$56K
- Paramedics$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Medical Records Specialists$42K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$37K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Software Developers$127K
- Data Scientists$109K
- Information Security Analysts$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$97K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Computer Network Architects$95K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Computer Programmers$84K
- Web Developers$69K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$64K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$116K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Cost Estimators$89K
- Logisticians$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82K
- Budget Analysts$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$71K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Loan Officers$68K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61K
- Training and Development Specialists$60K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
- Tax Preparers$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Chemists$101K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$89K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76K
- Chemical Technicians$68K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$55K
- Forensic Science Technicians$54K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$45K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair27 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Millwrights$66K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Riggers$62K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$53K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Production27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$78K
- Machinists$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$67K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$64K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Sewing Machine Operators$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$42K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Library Technicians$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32K
- Tutors$29K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$78K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Clergy$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Counselors, All Other$54K
- Health Education Specialists$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Community Health Workers$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Firefighters$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$43K
- Animal Control Workers$39K
- Security Guards$35K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$30K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Construction and Extraction25 jobs
- Boilermakers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$52K
- Carpenters$51K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$48K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$45K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Pipelayers$42K
- Roofers$42K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Transportation and Material Moving24 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$113K
- Ship Engineers$103K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$90K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$78K
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53K
- Motorboat Operators$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Tellers$37K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$69K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$39K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Nursing Assistants$36K
- Medical Transcriptionists$34K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Bartenders$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
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Salary in Corpus Christi: questions
What is a good salary in Corpus Christi?
Half of all workers in the Corpus Christi metro earn less than $45,350 and the average is $57,670. Earning more than $66,760 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Corpus Christi to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,657, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Corpus Christi?
Cardiologists ($709,920), Physicians, Pathologists ($318,070), Chief Executives ($263,880).
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 Corpus Christi, TX (18580), all occupations and 399 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 no state income tax.
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