Nurse Practitioners Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $127,600 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.35
10th percentile $97,740
90th percentile $163,590
Employed locally 370
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,740
    25th
    $105,080
    50th (median)
    $127,600
    75th
    $132,370
    90th
    $163,590

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 194% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 94% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,690
    Physicians, All Other $221,510
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Corpus Christi, TX is $61.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.45 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 1.2% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $97,740 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,080.