SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Corpus Christi, TX the median wage is $62,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Corpus Christi, TX the median wage is $62,030. That is 8.7% lower than the national median of $67,960. Pay ranges from under $47,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,450 to $78,440.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $75,930. Of the 399 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | −30.5% |
| 25th | $52,450 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $62,030 | −8.7% |
| 75th | $78,440 | +15.4% |
| 90th | $101,490 | +49.3% |
| Mean | $69,620 | +2.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $75,930 | 1,070 | |
| 2 | Austin | $74,260 | 450 | |
| 3 | Killeen | $74,210 | 40 | |
| 4 | Tyler | $73,010 | 40 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $72,270 | 210 | |
| 6 | College Station | $64,700 | 60 | |
| 7 | Longview | $64,320 | 60 | |
| 8 | Houston | $64,220 | 1,360 | |
| 9 | Abilene | $61,700 | 40 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $61,380 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Corpus Christi run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,030 goes as far as $63,883 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,883US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,030 a year, 8.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,200 to $101,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $75,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median annual wage is $62,030, or $29.82 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 $67,960, so pay in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.7% 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 $101,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,200 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 Dallas, at $75,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 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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