salary$75,580 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,550per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a accountant afford Corpus Christi?
OK. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 24.1% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $75,580 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $49,180 and $126,550.
Can a accountant afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 24.1% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Corpus Christi, TX metro area.