Top Paying Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)
Corpus Christi, TX has 590 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($221,510), Chief Executives ($180,790), Dentists, General ($171,230). 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 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $222K | $106.49/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $181K | $86.92/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $171K | $82.32/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.17/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $143K | $68.75/hr |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $143K | $68.75/hr |
| 7 | Managers, All Other | Management | $139K | $66.91/hr |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $137K | $66.09/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.62/hr |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $134K | $64.27/hr |
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.21/hr |
| 12 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $133K | $63.78/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $131K | $63.22/hr |
| 14 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $131K | $63.2/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $128K | $61.35/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.35/hr |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $123K | $59.15/hr |
| 18 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.13/hr |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.08/hr |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $122K | $58.51/hr |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $121K | $58.29/hr |
| 22 | Marketing Managers | Management | $120K | $57.62/hr |
| 23 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.54/hr |
| 24 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $114K | $54.58/hr |
| 25 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $113K | $54.36/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Corpus Christi
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
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