Salaries in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX • 425 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, Pathologists $373,420
      Physicians, All Other $221,510590
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $206,41030
      Chief Executives $180,79090
      Dentists, General $171,23080
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $160,510150
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $143,000310
      Pediatricians, General $142,990
      Managers, All Other $139,170450
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $137,46040
      Physician Assistants $134,400120
      Petroleum Engineers $133,690160
      Pharmacists $133,550330
      Chemical Engineers $132,67070
      Financial Managers $131,490510
      Optometrists $131,45050
      Industrial Production Managers $127,600250
      Nurse Practitioners $127,600370
      Environmental Engineers $125,33030
      Purchasing Managers $123,04060
      Software Developers $122,980420
      Mechanical Engineers $122,890220
      Human Resources Managers $121,710210
      Natural Sciences Managers $121,24050
      Marketing Managers $119,850270
      Aerospace Engineers $117,60080
      Veterinarians $113,53060
      Industrial Engineers $113,070250
      Administrative Services Managers $111,780200
      Training and Development Managers $111,14060
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $110,68060
      Ship Engineers $108,53030
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $108,49040
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $107,98060
      Lawyers $105,560850
      Commercial Pilots $104,91050
      Data Scientists $103,620130
      Physical Therapists $103,420300
      Occupational Therapists $102,960170
      Sales Managers $102,560560
      Engineers, All Other $102,360210
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,860850
      Facilities Managers $100,830150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,730120
      Public Relations Managers $99,45080
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $98,370960
      Information Security Analysts $98,01070
      Construction Managers $97,210910
      Electrical Engineers $96,910210
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $96,53050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $96,270220
      Computer Network Architects $95,74090
      Chemists $95,010120
      Radiation Therapists $94,18030
      Project Management Specialists $92,4501,400
      Dental Hygienists $91,850200
      Civil Engineers $91,160640
      General and Operations Managers $90,0405,750
      Management Analysts $89,920340
      Computer Occupations, All Other $88,200360
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $86,530350
      Social Workers, All Other $83,99040
      Computer Systems Analysts $83,950230
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $83,81040
      Emergency Management Directors $82,57030
      Fundraising Managers $82,28040
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $81,92060
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $81,880200
      Chiropractors $81,430
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $81,040200
      Registered Nurses $80,8504,240
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,200300
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,180190
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,06060
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,930160
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $79,600270
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $79,48070
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,430520
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,98070
      Speech-Language Pathologists $78,830320
      Cost Estimators $78,390310
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $78,38040
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,28070
      Transportation Inspectors $78,23040
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,420710
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,310180
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,110130
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,72040
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $76,270680
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $76,270310
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $76,040370
      Chemical Technicians $75,890150
      Athletic Trainers $75,75050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $75,750110
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,340120
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $75,010230
      Financial Specialists, All Other $75,00080
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $74,580130
      Computer Programmers $74,50060
      Logisticians $74,320270
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,320980
      Budget Analysts $74,19040
      Web Developers $74,18040
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $73,93090
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,580380
      Physical Therapist Assistants $73,510220
      Crane and Tower Operators $72,870360
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $72,63070
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,4201,000
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,3301,820
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,3201,210
      Accountants and Auditors $71,1901,080
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,310480
      Respiratory Therapists $69,570250
      Social and Community Service Managers $69,360190
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $69,29030
      Education Administrators, All Other $68,93040
      School Psychologists $68,70050
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $67,28030
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $66,630220
      Personal Financial Advisors $66,570160
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,54040
      Postal Service Clerks $65,60080
      Healthcare Social Workers $65,210180
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $64,800150
      Sheet Metal Workers $64,330420
      Lodging Managers $63,80060
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,600520
      Machinists $63,400310
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $63,350380
      Boilermakers $63,04080
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,860430
      Instructional Coordinators $62,800380
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,72060
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,600790
      Clergy $62,42040
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,400120
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,200190
      Tool and Die Makers $62,15040
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,810150
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $61,81040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,430560
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,320420
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,150460
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,9301,460
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,830140
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,750410
      Cargo and Freight Agents $60,50040
      Compliance Officers $60,320400
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,27090
      Transportation Security Screeners $60,26060
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,170260
      Motorboat Operators $59,99040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $59,97050
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,5401,020
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520690
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $59,490200
      Computer Network Support Specialists $59,45090
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,3301,130
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $59,32040
      Loan Officers $59,040220
      Food Service Managers $58,930340
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,8501,970
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,850180
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $58,600430
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,430640
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $58,42040
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $58,42080
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,29040
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,290990
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260750
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,2101,830
      Surveyors $57,940200
      Human Resources Specialists $57,690870
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,49090
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $57,29050
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,200390
      Riggers $57,150150
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $56,910200
      Millwrights $56,84070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,4901,140
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,330370
      Mechanical Drafters $56,24030
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $56,01030
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $55,92050
      Therapists, All Other $55,73070
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,6801,140
      Training and Development Specialists $55,590450
      Electricians $55,370980
      Fundraisers $55,30050
      Surgical Technologists $54,060190
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $53,71090
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670420
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $53,64060
      Public Relations Specialists $53,480290
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,62050
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $52,400100
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,210380
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $52,100140
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900150
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $51,79090
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $51,57030
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,610590
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,490150
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,48080
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,350470
      Counselors, All Other $50,34040
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $50,200100
      Rehabilitation Counselors $50,05030
      Chefs and Head Cooks $49,990210
      Tax Preparers $49,85080
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,830330
      Massage Therapists $49,53080
      Forensic Science Technicians $49,49040
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $49,46050
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,3101,160
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,230320
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,9102,590
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,88060
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,740640
      Paramedics $48,730130
      Interpreters and Translators $48,50030
      Health Education Specialists $48,48030
      Editors $48,35040
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,270110
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,18060
      Firefighters $48,160670
      Private Detectives and Investigators $48,12050
      Carpenters $47,850700
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,84040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,790150
      Procurement Clerks $47,72070
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,630490
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,620240
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,52070
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,500130
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,17080
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $47,15070
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,120110
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $47,030340
      Computer User Support Specialists $46,820520
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,68070
      Graphic Designers $46,610120
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $46,590220
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,590210
      Audio and Video Technicians $46,58040
      Insulation Workers, Mechanical $46,350
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,030500
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,030320
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,9801,040
      Commercial Divers $45,91030
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $45,76030
      Tile and Stone Setters $45,74030
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $45,520190
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,380300
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $45,36090
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,310230
      Sailors and Marine Oilers $45,230280
      Helpers--Electricians $45,190120
      Helpers--Carpenters $45,14070
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,03090
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $44,76040
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $44,700100
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,5501,660
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,460160
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $44,360220
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $44,320210
      Medical Transcriptionists $44,29070
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,06070
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $44,010170
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,630160
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,5801,600
      Producers and Directors $43,30070
      Medical Equipment Repairers $42,93050
      Bus Drivers, School $42,880560
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,520190
      Advertising Sales Agents $42,47060
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $42,440130
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,410410
      Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $42,31060
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,01080
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,790460
      Pharmacy Technicians $41,690650
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,640300
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $41,600130
      Production Workers, All Other $41,490110
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,38060
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,280320
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,2502,430
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $41,180170
      Pipelayers $40,89070
      Real Estate Sales Agents $40,700320
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,470150
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $40,21050
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $40,180120
      Agricultural Inspectors $39,77040
      Medical Records Specialists $39,580220
      Light Truck Drivers $39,460850
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,400360
      Residential Advisors $39,24050
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $39,11090
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,800330
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,800100
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,7301,500
      Bill and Account Collectors $38,630170
      Pharmacy Aides $38,52040
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $38,420190
      Billing and Posting Clerks $38,410380
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,990130
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,82060
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $37,770100
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,5302,350
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,520650
      Community Health Workers $37,44070
      Phlebotomists $37,380220
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $37,35050
      Medical Assistants $37,2501,140
      Dental Assistants $37,230380
      Construction Laborers $37,2302,270
      Pest Control Workers $37,130110
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,080140
      Highway Maintenance Workers $37,000170
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $36,97060
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $36,880
      New Accounts Clerks $36,85080
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $36,810100
      Roofers $36,79060
      Library Technicians $36,73080
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,690120
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,640190
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,620230
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $36,62060
      File Clerks $36,550160
      Skincare Specialists $36,40080
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $36,30060
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,2603,560
      Physical Therapist Aides $36,220160
      Biological Technicians $36,19040
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $36,130290
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,100290
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,060370
      Printing Press Operators $36,06050
      Photographers $36,03040
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,990140
      Animal Control Workers $35,63040
      Office Clerks, General $35,5603,100
      Medical Equipment Preparers $35,51070
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,460120
      Tellers $35,450480
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $35,36040
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,100200
      Parts Salespersons $35,050370
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,040300
      Couriers and Messengers $35,00090
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $34,900190
      Psychiatric Technicians $34,790130
      Customer Service Representatives $34,7803,800
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,680220
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,660870
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,600170
      Order Clerks $34,59060
      Nursing Assistants $34,5601,450
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,3302,690
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,1102,010
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,870170
      Data Entry Keyers $33,740170
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $33,400170
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $33,340250
      Security Guards $33,2601,270
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,400300
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $32,35040
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $31,91040
      Aircraft Service Attendants $31,71090
      Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $31,68030
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,20050
      Recreation Workers $31,110180
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,030560
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,0001,220
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,980130
      Orderlies $30,89050
      Parking Attendants $30,510120
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $30,03030
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $29,97060
      Driver/Sales Workers $29,850540
      Bakers $29,790200
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,7602,880
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,6802,220
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,600360
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,380300
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,34040
      Sewing Machine Operators $29,32090
      Tour and Travel Guides $28,81040
      Retail Salespersons $28,6604,670
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,65080
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,410120
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,320110
      Funeral Attendants $28,12030
      Tutors $28,040120
      Waiters and Waitresses $28,0203,470
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,980570
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,930240
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,920320
      Bartenders $27,9201,070
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,890280
      Animal Caretakers $27,810280
      Food Batchmakers $27,77090
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,580320
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,5501,140
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,490530
      Dishwashers $27,420520
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $27,36030
      Food Preparation Workers $27,2102,490
      Childcare Workers $27,160790
      Cashiers $27,1003,960
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,770910
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,320270
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,090530
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,490610
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $25,200260
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $24,460170
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,7406,840
      School Bus Monitors $23,45070
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,0406,730
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,8801,670
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $18,740