How much does a blaster make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡494,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,770
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,430 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $89,310 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $13,410 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,770 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $10,340 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $161 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Underwater welder₡5,684,700
- Grader₡4,858,900
- Pest control technician₡4,618,200
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified₡4,181,200
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blaster make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡494,000 a month, ₡5,927,900 a year.
How much does a blaster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,018,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,186,900.
Which country pays a blaster the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a blaster make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $61,390 a year against $11,770 in Costa Rica, 5.2 times more.
Who makes more, a blaster or an underwater welder?
A blaster: ₡5,927,900 a year against ₡5,684,700 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate