Local Salary Data

Mechanical Engineers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$88,920
14 filings
DOL Median (Corpus Christi, TX)
$88,920
vs National
+14.3%
National: $77,792
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,922
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$88,920
+14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX earns $88,920 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,922 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Corpus Christi, TX?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $88,920 based on 14 DOL filings.

Is Corpus Christi, TX a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in Corpus Christi, TX earns 14.3% more than the national median of $77,792, or $95,922 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.