Metro profile · CBSA 18580
Healthcare wages in Corpus Christi, TX
34 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 34 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Corpus Christi
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
34 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $373,420 | $373,420 | 52 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $180,630 | $180,630 | 49 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $73,920 | $73,920 | 49 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,610 | $45,610 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $106,080 | $106,080 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $74,430 | $74,430 | 48 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $133,810 | $133,810 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $104,150 | $104,150 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,150 | $136,150 | 47 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $253,530 | $253,530 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $134,360 | $134,360 | 47 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $75,870 | $75,870 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,140 | $126,140 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $87,570 | $87,570 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $59,810 | $59,810 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $58,440 | $58,440 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,280 | $75,280 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $78,130 | $78,130 | 46 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,220 | $63,220 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,670 | $36,670 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $82,690 | $82,690 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $79,370 | $79,370 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $80,390 | $80,390 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,120 | $36,120 | 44 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $37,520 | $37,520 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $29,080 | $29,080 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $38,730 | $38,730 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,070 | $37,070 | 44 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $206,410 | $206,410 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $35,300 | $35,300 | 44 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Corpus Christi
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.