Salaries in Corpus Christi, TX metro area
Typical pay for 399 jobs in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. The median for all workers is $45,350 a year ($21.81 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$45,350
Median hourly
$21.81
Workers
192,580
vs U.S. median
-11%
Highest paying jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $373,420 | n/a |
| Physicians, All Other | $253,530 | 340 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $229,340 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $206,410 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $180,630 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,430 | 130 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $155,870 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $153,870 | 320 |
| Pediatricians, General | $148,320 | n/a |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $140,090 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $138,150 | 560 |
| Optometrist | $138,120 | 70 |
| Pharmacist | $136,150 | 330 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | 150 |
Most common jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,870 | $25,630 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,630 | $23,440 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,570 | $90,600 |
| Registered Nurse | 4,800 | $82,690 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,790 | $29,200 |
| Cashier | 3,650 | $28,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,450 | $36,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,390 | $22,820 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,290 | $36,940 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,280 | $37,070 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,850 | $30,690 |
| Construction Laborer | 2,640 | $42,440 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,570 | $49,000 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,530 | $41,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | $36,410 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Texas.
All 399 jobs by category
Management Occupations (28)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (22)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (12)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (19)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (12)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (23)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (9)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (36)Healthcare Support Occupations (14)Protective Service Occupations (15)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (38)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (25)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (27)Production Occupations (27)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (24)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,580 | $36.34 | 1,070 |
| Budget Analyst | $79,250 | $38.10 | 40 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $77,770 | $37.39 | 1,090 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $60,570 | $29.12 | 460 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $64,720 | $31.12 | 90 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $68,860 | $33.11 | 60 |
| Compliance Officer | $62,790 | $30.19 | 400 |
| Cost Estimator | $79,550 | $38.24 | 300 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $87,820 | $42.22 | 180 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $65,500 | $31.49 | 100 |
| Fundraiser | $62,850 | $30.21 | 50 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $60,030 | $28.86 | 720 |
| Loan Officer | $55,530 | $26.70 | 250 |
| Logistician | $76,540 | $36.80 | 270 |
| Management Analyst | $91,620 | $44.05 | 330 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $55,980 | $26.91 | 380 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $49,980 | $24.03 | 110 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $57,380 | $27.59 | 120 |
| Project Management Specialist | $90,320 | $43.42 | 1,390 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $62,030 | $29.82 | 60 |
| Tax Preparer | $42,990 | $20.67 | 90 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $54,190 | $26.05 | 590 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $84,270 | $40.52 | 50 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $57,560 | $27.67 | 60 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $91,920 | $44.19 | 370 |
| Computer Programmer | $74,500 | $35.82 | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $42.74 | 240 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $53,770 | $25.85 | 560 |
| Data Scientist | $113,450 | $54.54 | 80 |
| Information Security Analyst | $97,440 | $46.85 | 80 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $82,690 | $39.76 | 280 |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $59.41 | 520 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $96,530 | $46.41 | 50 |
| Web Developer | $61,980 | $29.80 | 30 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $117,840 | $56.65 | 80 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $82,540 | $39.68 | 60 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $61,960 | $29.79 | 130 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $77,380 | $37.20 | 150 |
| Chemical Engineer | $126,690 | $60.91 | 100 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $51,200 | $24.61 | 190 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | $45.75 | 820 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $80,120 | $38.52 | 70 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,800 | $60.00 | 230 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $95,580 | $45.95 | 40 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,070 | $37.06 | 90 |
| Engineers, All Other | $105,330 | $50.64 | 180 |
| Environmental Engineer | $125,330 | $60.25 | 30 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $120,790 | $58.07 | 110 |
| Industrial Engineer | $122,470 | $58.88 | 350 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $124,340 | $59.78 | 280 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $155,870 | $74.94 | 110 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,250 | $22.72 | 110 |
| Surveyor | $61,650 | $29.64 | 180 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technician | $60,530 | $29.10 | 200 |
| Chemist | $93,410 | $44.91 | 80 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $62,470 | $30.03 | 40 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $45,810 | $22.02 | 90 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $78,770 | $37.87 | 110 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $51,710 | $24.86 | 30 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 | $26.23 | 30 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $37,050 | $17.81 | 70 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $37,980 | $18.26 | 110 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $77,950 | $37.48 | 400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $59,860 | $28.78 | 70 |
| School Psychologist | $76,460 | $36.76 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $57,490 | $27.64 | 380 |
| Clergy | $58,210 | $27.99 | 70 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $49,210 | $23.66 | 90 |
| Community Health Worker | $37,650 | $18.10 | 60 |
| Counselors, All Other | $52,090 | $25.04 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $63,220 | $30.39 | 430 |
| Health Education Specialist | $46,210 | $22.22 | 40 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,260 | $32.34 | 170 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $42,230 | $20.30 | 150 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $47,150 | $22.67 | 140 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,430 | $20.88 | 40 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,930 | $20.64 | 320 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $85,430 | $41.07 | 50 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $50,250 | $24.16 | 340 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $140,090 | $67.35 | 50 |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $62.11 | 740 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $51,290 | $24.66 | 410 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,440 | $23.77 | 70 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,580 | $22.39 | 40 |
| Editor | $50,730 | $24.39 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $46,590 | $22.40 | 80 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,600 | $29.13 | 40 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,130 | $16.41 | 160 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $44,260 | $21.28 | 60 |
| Photographer | $45,000 | $21.64 | 50 |
| Producers and Directors | $43,990 | $21.15 | 60 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $54,570 | $26.23 | 320 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $38,730 | $18.62 | 380 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $35,870 | $17.25 | 150 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,440 | $11.27 | 6,630 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,210 | $27.02 | 80 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $17.82 | 1,190 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $36,320 | $17.46 | 80 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $31,110 | $14.96 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $16.97 | 1,550 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,430 | $35.79 | 80 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $37,280 | $17.92 | 70 |
| Phlebotomist | $36,670 | $17.63 | 210 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $29,080 | $13.98 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $73,920 | $35.54 | 200 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $33,650 | $16.18 | 100 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $35,240 | $16.94 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $42,940 | $20.65 | 390 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $27,890 | $13.41 | 60 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $89,970 | $43.26 | 180 |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $23.41 | 670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $69,210 | $33.27 | 190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $101,850 | $48.97 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $69,290 | $33.31 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,920 | $23.04 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,730 | $13.81 | 110 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $73,400 | $35.29 | 980 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $60,090 | $28.89 | 40 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $60,590 | $29.13 | 30 |
| Security Guard | $33,870 | $16.29 | 1,210 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,540 | $30.55 | 60 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $20,970 | $10.08 | 1,100 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $46,150 | $22.19 | 150 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,230 | $14.05 | 590 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,470 | $14.65 | 300 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,670 | $14.75 | 2,130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,280 | $10.23 | 890 |
| Dishwasher | $27,300 | $13.13 | 520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,630 | $12.32 | 7,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $33,910 | $16.30 | 2,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,480 | $13.69 | 50 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,430 | $13.67 | 1,810 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $25,470 | $12.25 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,580 | $12.30 | 570 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,820 | $10.97 | 3,390 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $38,590 | $18.55 | 210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,920 | $21.12 | 100 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,690 | $14.76 | 2,850 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $34,220 | $16.45 | 810 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,720 | $13.33 | 1,180 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,270 | $17.92 | 120 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,730 | $11.41 | 300 |
| Animal Caretaker | $28,970 | $13.93 | 290 |
| Childcare Worker | $27,210 | $13.08 | 570 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $41,600 | $20.00 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $41,870 | $20.13 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,400 | $22.79 | 140 |
| Funeral Attendant | $29,100 | $13.99 | 30 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,210 | $13.56 | 250 |
| Recreation Worker | $29,950 | $14.40 | 240 |
| Residential Advisor | $39,240 | $18.86 | 50 |
| Skincare Specialist | $40,390 | $19.42 | 80 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $28,520 | $13.71 | 40 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,290 | $11.20 | 170 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $53,780 | $25.86 | 40 |
| Cashier | $28,140 | $13.53 | 3,650 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,490 | $17.06 | 630 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $37,860 | $18.20 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $62,040 | $29.83 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $44,190 | $21.25 | 1,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $50,810 | $24.43 | 420 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,480 | $16.58 | 330 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $40,700 | $19.57 | 320 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,200 | $14.04 | 4,790 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $31,050 | $14.93 | 230 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $57,490 | $27.64 | 1,220 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $60,740 | $29.20 | 1,080 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $76,980 | $37.01 | 130 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $54,260 | $26.09 | 440 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $37,410 | $17.98 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $30,740 | $14.78 | 70 |