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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.75/hr |
| 52 | Chemists | Science | $93K | $44.91/hr |
| 53 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $92K | $44.19/hr |
| 54 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.05/hr |
| 55 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 56 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $91K | $43.56/hr |
| 57 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.42/hr |
| 58 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $90K | $43.41/hr |
| 59 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $90K | $43.26/hr |
| 60 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $90K | $43.22/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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