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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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Population

Highest paying careers in Corpus Christi

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Budget AnalystsBusiness & Finance$79K$38.1/hr
82Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsTransportation$79K$38.01/hr
83Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingManagement$79K$37.99/hr
84Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthScience$79K$37.87/hr
85Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersProduction & Manufacturing$79K$37.8/hr
86Athletic TrainersHealthcare$79KN/A
87Respiratory TherapistsHealthcare$78K$37.56/hr
88Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsScience$78K$37.48/hr
89Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersRepair & Maintenance$78K$37.39/hr
90Business Operations Specialists, All OtherBusiness & Finance$78K$37.39/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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