Graphic Designers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,610 -24% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $30,940
90th percentile $71,690
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,940
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $71,690

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 71% Median Graphic Designers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,040
    Midland, TX $58,150
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,380
    Waco, TX $50,210

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $53,480
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,600
    Producers and Directors $43,300
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $55,920
    Editors $48,350
    Photographers $36,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Corpus Christi, TX is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 24% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $30,940 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.