Food Preparation Workers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,210 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.08
10th percentile $20,810
90th percentile $37,170
Employed locally 2,490
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,810
    25th
    $22,500
    50th (median)
    $27,210
    75th
    $32,660
    90th
    $37,170

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,770
    Midland, TX $29,620
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,570
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,190

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,740
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,020
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,110
    Bartenders $27,920
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Corpus Christi, TX is $13.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.34 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 20.5% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,810 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,500.