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# Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,009

**Hiring momentum:** -25.4% — 47 new postings in the last 28 days vs 63 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,576
- Median salary: $45K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $34K – $74K
- Remote share: 4.0%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,576 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Corpus Christi, TX runs 36% below the United States median ($45K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Corpus Christi, TX: Hospitals and Health Care (26% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.
- New postings for Corpus Christi, TX fell 25% in the last 28 days (47 vs 63 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Corpus Christi, TX

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 657 | $50K |
| Retail | 308 | $31K |
| Restaurants | 188 | — |
| Hospitality | 131 | $30K |
| Higher Education | 110 | $47K |
| Construction | 81 | — |
| Facilities Services | 58 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 54 | $33K |
| Utilities | 51 | $83K |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 50 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Corpus Christi, TX

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 148 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 97 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 88 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 83 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 64 | — |
| Sales Representative | 50 | — |
| Security Officer | 50 | $34K |
| General Manager | 49 | — |
| CDL Driver | 40 | — |
| Medical Assistant | 38 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Corpus Christi, TX

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [CHRISTUS Health Jobs & Careers — Catholic Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/christus-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 192 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 163 |
| [H-E-B Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/h-e-b?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 50 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 36 employers filed 76 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Corpus Christi, TX

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| TAMU-Corpus Christi | 15 | — |
| Allegiance Mobile Health | 22 | — |
| HHA Hospital Medicine of Texas | 5 | — |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 3 | — |
| South Texas Pediatric Cardiology Associates | 3 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Corpus Christi, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/corpus-christi-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is energy a major employer in Corpus Christi, TX?

Yes. Energy, refining, and port logistics are central parts of the Corpus Christi labor market because of the city's coastal industrial footprint. That sector also supports maintenance, transportation, engineering, and contractor demand.
### What salary range is common in Corpus Christi, TX?

Corpus Christi pay often runs strongest in energy, marine, technical maintenance, CDL, and healthcare roles, while hospitality and entry-level service work tend to land lower. The salary section on this page helps you compare those live differences.
### What employers are most visible in Corpus Christi, TX?

Visible employers often include port-linked operators, refiners, hospital systems, tourism businesses, and coastal service companies. The employer table on this page shows which organizations are actively posting openings now.
### How does Corpus Christi compare with Houston or Odessa?

Corpus Christi is more port- and coastal-energy oriented than Odessa's Permian Basin field market, while Houston has a much broader energy, medical, and corporate base. Comparing them can help you target the right Texas energy submarket.
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