salary$129,180 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$345,600per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Corpus Christi?
Cheap. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 14.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $129,180 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $43,800 and $345,600.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 14.1% of the median lawyer 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.