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.
$114K
Avg. median salary
92.67
Cost of living index
$1,366
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Corpus Christi
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $140K | $67.35/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $138K | $66.42/hr |
| 13 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.4/hr |
| 14 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.46/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.6/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $134K | $64.33/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $63.07/hr |
| 18 | Lawyers | Legal | $129K | $62.11/hr |
| 19 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $60.91/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $126K | $60.65/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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