Civil Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $91,160 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.83
10th percentile $60,160
90th percentile $149,420
Employed locally 640
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,160
    25th
    $69,620
    50th (median)
    $91,160
    75th
    $117,750
    90th
    $149,420

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Civil Engineers salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Killeen-Temple, TX $90,420

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$113,070
    Mechanical Engineers$122,890
    Engineers, All Other$102,360
    Electrical Engineers$96,910
    Surveyors$57,940
    Petroleum Engineers$133,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $43.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.48 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.5% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,160 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,620.