Mechanical Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $122,890 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.08
10th percentile $72,080
90th percentile $161,910
Employed locally 220
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,080
    25th
    $97,020
    50th (median)
    $122,890
    75th
    $150,050
    90th
    $161,910

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 187% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 87% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,870
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,590
    Tyler, TX $113,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $110,410
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $107,740

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $91,160
    Industrial Engineers $113,070
    Engineers, All Other $102,360
    Electrical Engineers $96,910
    Surveyors $57,940
    Petroleum Engineers $133,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $59.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 20.1% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,080 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,020.