salary$84,210 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,190per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Corpus Christi?
OK. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 21.6% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $84,210 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $79,420 and $99,190.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 21.6% of the median dental hygienist 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.