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How much does an inspector make in Corpus Christi?

$48,210a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.

Hourly
$23.18
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
215 of 388
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $48,210Highest 10%: $101,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,860$16.28
25th$36,720$17.65
Median$48,210$23.18
75th$74,100$35.63
90th$101,900$49.00

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Amarillo, TX$53,970
Beaumont, TX$51,430
Texarkana, TX$49,070
Austin, TX$48,260
Wichita Falls, TX$48,250
Abilene, TX$48,050
Midland, TX$47,590
San Antonio, TX$47,040
Waco, TX$46,900
Odessa, TX$46,640
Houston, TX$46,630
Killeen, TX$46,580
Dallas, TX$46,210
Sherman, TX$44,830
Lubbock, TX$44,040
Longview, TX$43,540
College Station, TX$43,420
San Angelo, TX$43,420
McAllen, TX$37,440
El Paso, TX$36,930
Tyler, TX$36,350
Brownsville, TX$35,790
Laredo, TX$35,120
Victoria, TX$33,240
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Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$91,560
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,560
Machinist$71,590
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$62,520
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,590
Welder$59,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,700
Molding$53,890
Slaughterer and Meat Packer$49,460
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $23.18 ($48,210 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

No: $48,210 against $48,570 nationally, 1% less.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $46,210, so Corpus Christi pays 4% more.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for inspector pay?

215 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.