Environmental Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $125,330 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.25
10th percentile $74,370
90th percentile $165,900
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,370
    25th
    $95,930
    50th (median)
    $125,330
    75th
    $162,430
    90th
    $165,900

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 190% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 90% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $104,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,080

    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
    Electrical Engineers $96,910
    Surveyors $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $60.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 20.3% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,370 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,930.