Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Corpus Christi
399 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Corpus Christi belongs to Bartenders, at $20,970 per year. The highest is $373,420.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $20,970 | 1,100 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,280 | 890 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,820 | 3,390 | |
| 4 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,270 | 1,720 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,290 | 170 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,440 | 6,630 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,730 | 300 | |
| 8 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $25,470 | 210 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,580 | 570 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,630 | 7,870 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $373,420 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $253,530 | 340 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Chief Executives | $229,340 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $206,410 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $180,630 | 90 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,430 | 130 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $155,870 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $153,870 | 320 |
| Pediatricians, General | $148,320 | — |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $140,090 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $138,150 | 560 |
| Optometrists | $138,120 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $136,150 | 330 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,360 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,810 | 350 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $131,180 | 260 |
| Lawyers | $129,180 | 740 |
| Chemical Engineers | $126,690 | 100 |
| Veterinarians | $126,140 | 70 |
| Environmental Engineers | $125,330 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $124,800 | 230 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,740 | 600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $124,340 | 280 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,290 | 210 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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