The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Corpus Christi, TX is $49,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,710.
Pay spans roughly $31,660 at the 10th percentile to $74,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.04 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as chefs and head cooks in Corpus Christi, TX.
| Median (annual) | $49,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.04 |
| 10th percentile | $31,660 |
| 90th percentile | $74,730 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.