How much does an air traffic safety technician make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡686,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,360
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $99,860 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $81,140 |
| 3. United States | $78,190 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $16,800 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $16,360 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $14,790 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $433 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₡9,233,500
- Ship pilot₡8,663,000
- Airline pilot₡11,808,300
- Air traffic controller₡11,564,300
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an air traffic safety technician make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡686,400 a month, ₡8,236,600 a year.
How much does an air traffic safety technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,860,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,634,300.
Which country pays an air traffic safety technician the most?
United States, with a median of $78,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an air traffic safety technician make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $78,190 a year against $16,360 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Who makes more, an air traffic safety technician or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: ₡9,233,500 a year against ₡8,236,600 for an air traffic safety technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate