How much does an auto mechanic make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡410,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,790
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $76,020 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,260 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,490 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $11,150 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $9,790 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,598 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Aircraft technician₡6,280,700
- Machine oiler₡5,892,500
- Bicycle mechanic₡4,777,900
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Rigger₡5,840,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an auto mechanic make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡410,800 a month, ₡4,929,100 a year.
How much does an auto mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,261,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,864,300.
Which country pays an auto mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $53,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an auto mechanic make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $53,590 a year against $9,790 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, an auto mechanic or an aircraft technician?
An aircraft technician: ₡6,280,700 a year against ₡4,929,100 for an auto mechanic, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate