Top Paying Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 35,870 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($709,920), Physicians, Pathologists ($373,420), Physicians, All Other ($253,530). The cost of living index is 92.67 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,366/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.67
Cost of living index
$1,366
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Highest paying careers in Corpus Christi
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $710K | N/A |
| 2 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $373K | $179.53/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $254K | $121.89/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $229K | $110.26/hr |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $206K | $99.24/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $181K | $86.84/hr |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $158K | $76.17/hr |
| 8 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $156K | $74.94/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $154K | $73.98/hr |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $148K | $71.31/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,366/mo
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