Retail Salespersons Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,660 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $21,750
90th percentile $42,160
Employed locally 4,670
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,750
    25th
    $24,130
    50th (median)
    $28,660
    75th
    $35,420
    90th
    $42,160

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Midland, TX $31,620
    Odessa, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,260
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$27,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$55,680
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,540
    Counter and Rental Clerks$31,030
    Insurance Sales Agents$46,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Corpus Christi, TX is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.77 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 17.1% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,750 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,130.