Average Registered Nurse Salary

$40.44/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Corpus Christi, TX is $40.44 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Texas average of $51.77.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Corpus Christi, TX compared to State and National Averages

$40.44/hour

Corpus Christi, TX

26% lower than the US average.

$51.77/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$50.78/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Corpus Christi Compare to Other Cities

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McAllen, Texas

$46/hour

This is 11% higher than the Corpus Christi average of $40.44.

Brownsville, Texas

$44/hour

This is 7% higher than the Corpus Christi average of $40.44.

San Antonio, Texas

$47/hour

This is 14% higher than the Corpus Christi average of $40.44.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Corpus Christi?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Corpus Christi, TX average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$40

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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