salary$37,070 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,740per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 49.1% of the median medical assistant 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 medical assistant make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $37,070 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,280 and $46,740.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 49.1% of the median medical assistant 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.