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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)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

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 367 active job postings tracked here, 49% 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-time48—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Contract5——
Intern3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail197—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants127——
Consumer Goods46—$18.57/hr n=6
Real Estate12——
Healthcare10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager76
  • Retail Associate46
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Server / Host14
  • Food Service13
  • Cook / Kitchen12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail197
  • Food Service / Restaurants127
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Real Estate12
  • Healthcare10
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified300 · 82%
  • Part-time48 · 13%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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