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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $89K | $42.74/hr |
| 62 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.22/hr |
| 63 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.1/hr |
| 64 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $85K | $41.09/hr |
| 65 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $85K | $41.07/hr |
| 66 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $84K | $40.57/hr |
| 67 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $84K | $40.52/hr |
| 68 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.49/hr |
| 69 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $39.81/hr |
| 70 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.76/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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