How much does a preschool teacher make in Corpus Christi?
$29,490a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $14.18 an hour or $2,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.18
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 345 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,110Median: $29,490Highest 10%: $43,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,110 | $10.15 | |
| 25th | $27,480 | $13.21 | |
| Median | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| 75th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 90th | $43,340 | $20.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Austin, TX | $36,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,190 |
| Midland, TX | $35,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,210 |
| Houston, TX | $33,860 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,270 |
| Killeen, TX | $31,280 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $30,480 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,030 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,700 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,700 |
| Waco, TX | $29,660 |
| Longview, TX | $29,480 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,410 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,390 |
| Laredo, TX | $29,310 |
| Texarkana, TX | $29,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,190 |
| Brownsville, TX | $29,010 |
| College Station, TX | $28,990 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,950 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Corpus Christi?
The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $14.18 ($29,490 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?
No: $29,490 against $38,140 nationally, 23% less.
How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,860, so Corpus Christi pays 13% less.
Where does Corpus Christi rank for preschool teacher pay?
345 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Corpus Christi?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,340 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.