SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX is $105,950 a year, trailing the national median of $123,860 by 14.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX is $105,950 a year, trailing the national median of $123,860 by 14.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $83,260 and $132,100. The lowest tenth earn under $64,180, while the highest tenth earn more than $174,610.
The area has 820 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $126,110. Of the 399 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,180 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $83,260 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $105,950 | −14.5% |
| 75th | $132,100 | +6.7% |
| 90th | $174,610 | +41.0% |
| Mean | $118,560 | −4.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $126,110 | 5,160 | |
| 2 | Houston | $124,400 | 12,410 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $121,640 | 17,140 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $119,870 | 5,060 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $119,710 | 1,030 | |
| 6 | Midland | $108,390 | 280 | |
| 7 | Lubbock | $106,950 | 830 | |
| 8 | Sherman | $105,830 | 350 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $105,640 | 280 | |
| 10 | Odessa | $105,310 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corpus Christi run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $105,950 goes as far as $109,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,950 a year, 14.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,180 to $174,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 820 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $126,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median annual wage is $105,950, or $50.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,860, so pay in Corpus Christi, TX is 14.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX earns more than $174,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $126,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 820 jobs in this occupation in Corpus Christi, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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