How much does an anthropologist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡960,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $22,890
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $23,910 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $22,890 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,010 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₡14,298,300
- Historian₡12,054,600
- Psychologist₡12,813,500
- Social worker₡11,408,300
- Religious professionals₡10,176,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡960,400 a month, ₡11,524,900 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,814,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,641,400.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an anthropologist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $80,530 a year against $22,890 in Costa Rica, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: ₡14,298,300 a year against ₡11,524,900 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate