Firefighters Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,160 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 670
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $56,200
    90th
    $63,650

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 73% Median Firefighters salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $81,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.37 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 19.1% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.