salary$48,700 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$65,250per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 37.4% of the median firefighter 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 firefighter make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $48,700 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $43,180 and $65,250.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 37.4% of the median firefighter 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.