salary$95,160 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,910per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Corpus Christi?
Cheap. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 19.1% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $95,160 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $64,450 and $154,910.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 19.1% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Corpus Christi, TX metro area.