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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 42 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.07/hr |
| 43 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 44 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.51/hr |
| 45 | Construction Managers | Management | $99K | $47.37/hr |
| 46 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.85/hr |
| 47 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $97K | $46.41/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $96K | $46.29/hr |
| 49 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $96K | $46/hr |
| 50 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $96K | $45.95/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Corpus Christi
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,366/mo
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