salary$82,690 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,280per year
Jobs in the area4,800people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Corpus Christi?
OK. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 22.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $82,690 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $62,710 and $99,280.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 22.0% of the median registered nurse 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.