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Corpus Christi, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Corpus Christi, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Corpus Christi, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 356 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Corpus Christi, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Corpus Christi, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time41—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time11——
Intern3——
Contract3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail190—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants126——
Consumer Goods44—$18.57/hr n=6
Real Estate11——
Healthcare9——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager74
  • Retail Associate44
  • Delivery Driver21
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Server / Host15
  • Food Service14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Managers, All Other9
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail190
  • Food Service / Restaurants126
  • Consumer Goods44
  • Real Estate11
  • Healthcare9
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified296 · 83%
  • Part-time41 · 12%
  • Full-time11 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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