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CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$34.69–$51.59/ hour
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Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Corpus Christi area centers on $38.87 per hour, or about $80,850 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.47 and the upper quarter over $46.01. That ranks 228th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 212th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi. The free report below lists employers near Corpus Christi and what they pay.
- $38.87median pay per hour, Corpus Christi
- $34–$46typical range per hour
- 4,240telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Corpus Christi, TX
The metro median is 10% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,240 registered nurses employed in the Corpus Christi metro area, 22.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.28 | $62,980 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.47 | $71,700 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.87 | $80,850 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.01 | $95,700 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.66 | $99,130 | 6% above U.S. median |
How Corpus Christi ranks
- 228th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 212th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Corpus Christi
- Overall prices in Corpus Christi run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.87 median hour buys what $41.94 buys at the national price level, 7% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,399
- Per year: $69,966
- Per month: $5,830
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corpus Christi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Corpus Christi
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | 75 mi | $38.70/hr | 66,020 |
| Harlingen, TX | 113 mi | $36.45/hr | 72,234 |
| Edinburg, TX | 116 mi | $37.13/hr | 108,733 |
| Brownsville, TX | 123 mi | $36.45/hr | 191,967 |
| McAllen, TX | 125 mi | $37.13/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 127 mi | $37.13/hr | 81,142 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Corpus Christi, TX?
Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Corpus Christi metro area have a median pay of $38.87 per hour, about $80,850 a year. The middle half earn between $34.47 and $46.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Corpus Christi a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Corpus Christi ranks 212th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Corpus Christi?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, led by Corpus Christi Medical Center,The. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Corpus Christi as a telehealth / triage nurse?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Corpus Christi?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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