Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Corpus Christi, TX
Careers in Corpus Christi, TX: pay and employment for 273 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18580), which includes Corpus Christi and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Corpus Christi city limits.
Quick answer
In the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 18580), BLS OEWS counted 192,580 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,350 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Financial Manager ($138,150), Lawyer ($129,180), Managers, All Other ($124,740). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (7,870), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (6,630), Operations Manager (5,570).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan area at 92.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Financial Manager$138,150 median · 560 employed
- Lawyer$129,180 median · 740 employed
- Managers, All Other$124,740 median · 600 employed
- Software Engineer$123,580 median · 520 employed
- Sales Manager$111,390 median · 600 employed
- Hospital Administrator$105,950 median · 820 employed
- Construction Manager$98,520 median · 1,150 employed
- Civil Engineer$95,160 median · 820 employed
- Operations Manager$90,600 median · 5,570 employed
- Project Manager$90,320 median · 1,390 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7,870 employed · $25,630 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides6,630 employed · $23,440 median
- Operations Manager5,570 employed · $90,600 median
- Registered Nurse4,800 employed · $82,690 median
- Sales Associate4,790 employed · $29,200 median
- Cashier3,650 employed · $28,140 median
- Stocker3,450 employed · $36,470 median
- Server3,390 employed · $22,820 median
- Office Clerks, General3,290 employed · $36,940 median
- Customer Service Representative3,280 employed · $37,070 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Aircraft Mechanic$80,270 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78,630 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,560 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$73,400 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,820 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66,540 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,050 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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All 273 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Corpus Christi, TX | $25,630U.S. $31,200 | $25,660 | 7,870 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Corpus Christi, TX | $23,440U.S. $35,800 | $24,730 | 6,630 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $90,600U.S. $105,770 | $115,470 | 5,570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Corpus Christi, TX | $82,690U.S. $97,550 | $83,920 | 4,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $29,200U.S. $35,410 | $32,280 | 4,790 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $28,140U.S. $32,880 | $29,060 | 3,650 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Corpus Christi, TX | $36,470U.S. $37,330 | $36,240 | 3,450 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $22,820U.S. $35,230 | $28,720 | 3,390 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $36,940U.S. $45,010 | $39,220 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $37,070U.S. $44,770 | $38,950 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $30,690U.S. $36,840 | $32,660 | 2,850 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $42,440U.S. $47,120 | $43,820 | 2,640 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Corpus Christi, TX | $49,000U.S. $58,640 | $52,670 | 2,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Corpus Christi, TX | $41,370U.S. $49,590 | $45,030 | 2,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Corpus Christi, TX | $36,410U.S. $40,240 | $37,640 | 2,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Corpus Christi, TX | $33,910U.S. $44,080 | $37,240 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $66,820U.S. $79,920 | $69,570 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Corpus Christi, TX | $42,700U.S. $47,540 | $43,930 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Corpus Christi, TX | $30,670U.S. $37,390 | $31,120 | 2,130 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $59,770U.S. $69,500 | $64,460 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $60,210U.S. $63,970 | $59,780 | 1,840 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $28,430U.S. $35,320 | $29,100 | 1,810 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Corpus Christi, TX | $23,270U.S. $36,780 | $27,560 | 1,720 | n/a | n/a |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $44,190U.S. $48,520 | $47,350 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $45,940U.S. $50,670 | $47,740 | 1,570 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Corpus Christi, TX | $35,300U.S. $42,260 | $35,590 | 1,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $63,020U.S. $72,040 | $65,700 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Corpus Christi, TX | $90,320U.S. $102,320 | $97,500 | 1,390 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $75,120U.S. $79,860 | $80,000 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Corpus Christi, TX | $39,560U.S. $45,930 | $41,400 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Corpus Christi, TX | $59,450U.S. $53,750 | $57,770 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Corpus Christi, TX | $31,810U.S. $38,010 | $33,150 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $47,200U.S. $60,580 | $51,460 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Corpus Christi, TX | $57,490U.S. $69,990 | $66,220 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Corpus Christi, TX | $33,870U.S. $38,020 | $35,070 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Corpus Christi, TX | $37,070U.S. $45,690 | $37,950 | 1,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Corpus Christi, TX | $27,720U.S. $35,510 | $26,990 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Corpus Christi, TX | $48,320U.S. $59,850 | $53,110 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Corpus Christi, TX | $59,390U.S. $63,800 | $58,120 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $98,520U.S. $114,990 | $110,160 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Corpus Christi, TX | $61,370U.S. $64,370 | $61,570 | 1,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $20,970U.S. $34,340 | $29,300 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Corpus Christi, TX | $77,770U.S. $83,050 | $82,390 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Corpus Christi, TX | $44,710U.S. $50,620 | $49,130 | 1,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Corpus Christi, TX | $60,740U.S. $72,080 | $74,610 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Corpus Christi, TX | $59,410U.S. $63,190 | $57,210 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $75,580U.S. $83,680 | $82,420 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $59,810U.S. $64,400 | $59,110 | 990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $73,400U.S. $76,210 | $71,930 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $21,280U.S. $33,980 | $23,570 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Corpus Christi, TX | $105,950U.S. $123,860 | $118,560 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $95,160U.S. $100,840 | $106,480 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Corpus Christi, TX | $60,600U.S. $64,520 | $64,130 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Corpus Christi, TX | $78,630U.S. $96,710 | $83,690 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $34,220U.S. $39,150 | $34,720 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Corpus Christi, TX | $41,880U.S. $44,860 | $44,550 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $129,180U.S. $159,670 | $158,140 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Corpus Christi, TX | $38,790U.S. $45,260 | $43,370 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Corpus Christi, TX | $58,390U.S. $62,890 | $60,490 | 730 | n/a | n/a |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Corpus Christi, TX | $60,030U.S. $75,940 | $66,720 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $76,560U.S. $74,450 | $85,030 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $33,740U.S. $38,770 | $35,130 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Corpus Christi, TX | $60,440U.S. $65,120 | $60,710 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,700U.S. $59,280 | $52,630 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $48,210U.S. $48,570 | $58,610 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $80,270U.S. $79,870 | $79,050 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Corpus Christi, TX | $47,730U.S. $49,400 | $47,960 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $51,760U.S. $61,010 | $56,020 | 640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $35,490U.S. $41,300 | $38,470 | 630 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $49,680U.S. $57,020 | $48,390 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Corpus Christi, TX | $111,390U.S. $148,270 | $131,090 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Corpus Christi, TX | $124,740U.S. $141,900 | $135,510 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Corpus Christi, TX | $45,610U.S. $45,750 | $44,740 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Corpus Christi, TX | $27,040U.S. $35,070 | $27,310 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $27,130U.S. $35,830 | $29,250 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Corpus Christi, TX | $54,190U.S. $69,280 | $59,640 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,230U.S. $30,890 | $30,310 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $47,880U.S. $46,420 | $48,110 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,920 | not published | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $25,580U.S. $31,200 | $25,390 | 570 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Corpus Christi, TX | $27,210U.S. $34,980 | $28,140 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX | $138,150U.S. $166,570 | $155,270 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Corpus Christi, TX | $56,400U.S. $69,990 | $69,230 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Corpus Christi, TX | $53,770U.S. $61,860 | $56,000 | 560 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Corpus Christi, TX | $66,540U.S. $59,650 | $66,980 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Corpus Christi, TX | $123,580U.S. $135,980 | $127,370 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Corpus Christi, TX | $27,300U.S. $34,810 | $27,050 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Corpus Christi, TX | $51,120U.S. $69,390 | $62,550 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Corpus Christi, TX | $63,050U.S. $65,510 | $64,260 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Corpus Christi, TX | $82,520U.S. $105,870 | $89,780 | 500 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Corpus Christi, TX | $75,280U.S. $80,110 | $70,850 | 500 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,570U.S. $77,710 | $69,040 | 460 | n/a | n/a |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,840U.S. $61,800 | $64,200 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,490U.S. $38,140 | $31,650 | 450 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,840U.S. $66,270 | $63,950 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,560U.S. $58,040 | $78,020 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,260U.S. $78,660 | $84,960 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,360U.S. $43,030 | $37,160 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,020U.S. $44,650 | $40,240 | 440 | n/a | n/a |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,220U.S. $64,330 | $62,580 | 430 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,220U.S. $61,770 | $56,330 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,810U.S. $62,280 | $65,310 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,290U.S. $62,890 | $56,960 | 410 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $48,500 | $44,190 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,790U.S. $80,730 | $72,240 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,950U.S. $90,150 | $83,820 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,440U.S. $62,930 | $57,730 | 400 | n/a | n/a |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,640U.S. $77,440 | $74,020 | 390 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,940U.S. $58,940 | $42,710 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,890U.S. $45,670 | $41,640 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,980U.S. $78,760 | $61,020 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,490U.S. $59,550 | $57,390 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,080U.S. $102,760 | $105,360 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,730U.S. $48,070 | $42,410 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,920U.S. $116,580 | $96,750 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,040U.S. $63,820 | $75,780 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,570U.S. $97,870 | $94,030 | 370 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $62,540 | 370 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,470U.S. $102,440 | $123,400 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,810U.S. $132,300 | $137,310 | 350 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,620U.S. $39,630 | $35,870 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,250U.S. $59,350 | $57,260 | 340 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $42,910 | $45,510 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $253,530U.S. $265,930 | $262,960 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,210U.S. $46,960 | $41,520 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,290U.S. $107,230 | $101,080 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,620U.S. $101,860 | $97,280 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,150U.S. $140,910 | $136,710 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,480U.S. $38,630 | $38,770 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $48,700 | $40,520 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,440U.S. $62,780 | $53,590 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,200U.S. $68,080 | $71,520 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $153,870U.S. $175,140 | $166,420 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,930U.S. $45,930 | $42,650 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,570U.S. $74,750 | $61,480 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,700U.S. $52,830 | $57,300 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,360U.S. $76,590 | $70,390 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,350U.S. $36,280 | $34,040 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,960U.S. $34,890 | $27,470 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,990U.S. $166,790 | $130,800 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,550U.S. $78,740 | $89,330 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,470U.S. $37,450 | $31,650 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,730U.S. $32,150 | $25,130 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,400U.S. $49,500 | $42,610 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,470U.S. $74,090 | $83,880 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,590U.S. $58,750 | $71,490 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,610U.S. $39,070 | $37,380 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,740U.S. $50,290 | $46,070 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,970U.S. $35,360 | $32,220 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,690U.S. $99,130 | $90,070 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,340U.S. $104,110 | $124,680 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,120U.S. $44,470 | $36,630 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,200U.S. $50,340 | $50,850 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,350U.S. $74,690 | $69,110 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,540U.S. $82,320 | $83,840 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,520U.S. $51,520 | $47,700 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,280U.S. $114,130 | $126,360 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,180U.S. $126,060 | $133,200 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,530U.S. $76,690 | $68,010 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,210U.S. $35,790 | $34,450 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,770U.S. $95,320 | $79,040 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,940U.S. $49,690 | $42,650 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,890U.S. $105,850 | $96,320 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,950U.S. $36,560 | $33,650 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,940U.S. $50,020 | $47,540 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,160U.S. $58,160 | $52,420 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,800U.S. $120,630 | $124,590 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,050U.S. $48,280 | $36,250 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,850U.S. $37,710 | $34,740 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,750U.S. $37,160 | $33,200 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,270U.S. $104,590 | $108,640 | 220 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,240U.S. $62,640 | $61,980 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,290U.S. $149,280 | $144,260 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,130U.S. $82,280 | $75,630 | 210 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $45,230 | $39,760 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,470U.S. $35,360 | $26,170 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,590U.S. $49,100 | $41,870 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,740U.S. $37,290 | $35,860 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,530U.S. $60,390 | $68,380 | 200 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,970U.S. $41,670 | $32,660 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,710U.S. $64,650 | $55,780 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,850U.S. $47,380 | $36,540 | 200 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,920U.S. $68,380 | $70,600 | 200 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,500U.S. $49,230 | $45,040 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,090U.S. $80,390 | $79,640 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,200U.S. $64,950 | $54,530 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,080U.S. $51,140 | $42,120 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,080U.S. $35,240 | $31,920 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,210U.S. $93,530 | $74,720 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,290U.S. $43,600 | $40,530 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,770U.S. $49,120 | $48,530 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,780U.S. $74,340 | $65,110 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,260U.S. $48,250 | $45,810 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,820U.S. $102,740 | $99,910 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,650U.S. $75,440 | $64,660 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,330U.S. $122,930 | $111,800 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,760U.S. $46,800 | $36,600 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,970U.S. $93,790 | $94,230 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $47,160 | $43,890 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,270U.S. $38,300 | $33,370 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,060U.S. $92,460 | $89,530 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,810U.S. $106,660 | $107,480 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,260U.S. $67,880 | $68,870 | 170 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,290U.S. $32,910 | $24,590 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,040U.S. $87,520 | $70,110 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,530U.S. $47,030 | $43,270 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,590U.S. $58,260 | $50,590 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,730U.S. $54,210 | $46,620 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,660U.S. $76,410 | $70,220 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,970U.S. $49,450 | $45,770 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,930U.S. $107,310 | $93,770 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,130U.S. $39,390 | $36,450 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,150U.S. $100,330 | $100,150 | 160 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,370U.S. $96,590 | $81,120 | 160 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,260U.S. $53,040 | $49,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,360U.S. $53,340 | $44,040 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,040U.S. $42,670 | $41,710 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,850U.S. $63,890 | $63,140 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,380U.S. $67,820 | $76,280 | 150 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,230U.S. $60,280 | $49,040 | 150 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,360U.S. $135,880 | $134,240 | 150 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,210U.S. $98,100 | $87,140 | 150 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,300U.S. $47,260 | $38,690 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,870U.S. $48,430 | $42,090 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,150U.S. $62,470 | $51,320 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,670U.S. $49,910 | $44,720 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,370U.S. $46,330 | $40,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $66,270 | $49,930 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,940U.S. $68,270 | $63,590 | 140 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,740U.S. $60,600 | $52,580 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,400U.S. $48,590 | $44,260 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,390U.S. $41,340 | $36,720 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,270U.S. $42,360 | $40,960 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,060U.S. $42,670 | $41,710 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $54,890 | $51,990 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,000U.S. $40,140 | $41,980 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $158,430U.S. $171,270 | $183,480 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,960U.S. $66,150 | $66,040 | 130 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,520U.S. $45,130 | $41,090 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,980U.S. $104,920 | $91,700 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,890U.S. $55,570 | $49,910 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,810U.S. $74,330 | $79,070 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,380U.S. $105,070 | $116,110 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,040U.S. $43,350 | $29,180 | 120 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,850U.S. $106,040 | $103,500 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,270U.S. $45,250 | $40,950 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,030U.S. $45,920 | $36,020 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,700U.S. $60,020 | $57,120 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,980U.S. $61,160 | $52,940 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,790U.S. $115,160 | $131,070 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $155,870U.S. $144,910 | $162,190 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,250U.S. $54,240 | $52,920 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,770U.S. $82,220 | $88,850 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,980U.S. $62,280 | $45,410 | 110 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,040U.S. $50,890 | $41,650 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,220U.S. $74,310 | $65,750 | 110 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,730U.S. $33,580 | $28,050 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,870U.S. $48,560 | $45,720 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,330U.S. $50,260 | $42,280 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,890U.S. $65,700 | $65,720 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,490U.S. $40,110 | $49,110 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,540U.S. $37,180 | $36,830 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,760U.S. $69,250 | $57,160 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,500U.S. $81,100 | $71,230 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,690U.S. $125,040 | $132,960 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,620U.S. $66,140 | $48,340 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,550U.S. $44,580 | $35,520 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,650U.S. $38,150 | $33,950 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,920U.S. $58,430 | $46,760 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,380U.S. $38,630 | $29,280 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,310U.S. $39,200 | $37,450 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,300U.S. $36,670 | $30,360 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Corpus Christi, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,630U.S. $35,150 | $31,100 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
No occupations match.
Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Corpus Christi, TX
- BLS source geography
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 18580
- States
- Texas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Corpus Christi, TX?
In the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 18580), BLS OEWS counted 192,580 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,350 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Financial Manager ($138,150), Lawyer ($129,180), Managers, All Other ($124,740).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18580), which includes Corpus Christi and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Corpus Christi city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Corpus Christi, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 18580). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in corpus christi”, “high paying jobs corpus christi”, “careers in corpus christi” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).