salary$134,360 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,600per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Corpus Christi?
Cheap. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 13.5% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $134,360 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $103,720 and $158,600.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 13.5% of the median physician assistant 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.