Electrical Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $96,910 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.59
10th percentile $63,320
90th percentile $160,680
Employed locally 210
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,320
    25th
    $77,960
    50th (median)
    $96,910
    75th
    $128,610
    90th
    $160,680

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 147% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,160
    Industrial Engineers $113,070
    Mechanical Engineers $122,890
    Engineers, All Other $102,360
    Surveyors $57,940
    Petroleum Engineers $133,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $46.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 13.4% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,320 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,960.