Ship Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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

Median annual salary $108,530 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.18
10th percentile $75,350
90th percentile $126,870
Employed locally 30
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,350
    25th
    $85,710
    50th (median)
    $108,530
    75th
    $119,470
    90th
    $126,870

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Ship Engineers salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ship Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland $170,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $147,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $143,600
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $139,280
    Massachusetts $136,260
    California $134,660

    Nearby metros — Ship Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $130,180
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $96,610

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,910
    Light Truck Drivers $39,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,520
    Bus Drivers, School $42,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX is $52.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 7.1% above the national median of $101,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,350 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,710.