How much does a blacksmith make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡416,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,921
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $77,040 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $75,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,420 |
| 40. Qatar estimate | $11,300 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,921 |
| 42. Palau estimate | $8,713 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $136 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal worker₡5,087,000
- Cnc operator₡5,275,500
- Grinder₡4,854,100
- 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 a blacksmith make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡416,300 a month, ₡4,995,100 a year.
How much does a blacksmith make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,481,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,741,700.
Which country pays a blacksmith the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a blacksmith make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,060 a year against $9,921 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a blacksmith or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: ₡5,275,500 a year against ₡4,995,100 for a blacksmith, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate