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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.25/hr |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60/hr |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | Management | $125K | $59.97/hr |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.78/hr |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/hr |
| 26 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.41/hr |
| 27 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.88/hr |
| 28 | Marketing Managers | Management | $122K | $58.65/hr |
| 29 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $121K | $58.41/hr |
| 30 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $121K | $58.07/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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