Industrial Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $113,070 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.36
10th percentile $68,810
90th percentile $168,380
Employed locally 250
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,810
    25th
    $93,890
    50th (median)
    $113,070
    75th
    $141,180
    90th
    $168,380

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 172% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,370

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$91,160
    Mechanical Engineers$122,890
    Engineers, All Other$102,360
    Electrical Engineers$96,910
    Surveyors$57,940
    Petroleum Engineers$133,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $54.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 11.8% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,810 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,890.