salary$47,200 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,380per year
Jobs in the area1,250people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 38.5% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $47,200 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $44,520 and $60,380.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 38.5% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Corpus Christi, TX metro area.