salary$29,200 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,200per year
Jobs in the area4,790people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 62.3% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $29,200 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,640 and $43,200.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 62.3% of the median retail salesperson 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.