How much does a boiler operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡560,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,360
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $94,610 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $91,370 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $90,430 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $14,810 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $13,360 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $12,430 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $525 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Glassmaker₡5,107,000
- Fill operator₡4,182,000
- Slitter operator₡4,901,400
- Miners₡6,290,200
- Stone planer₡5,252,500
- Rig driller₡6,307,100
- Stone fabricator₡5,212,900
- Metal caster₡5,537,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boiler operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡560,600 a month, ₡6,727,200 a year.
How much does a boiler operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,639,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,108,200.
Which country pays a boiler operator the most?
United States, with a median of $78,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a boiler operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $78,620 a year against $13,360 in Costa Rica, 5.9 times more.
Who makes more, a boiler operator or a glassmaker?
A boiler operator: ₡6,727,200 a year against ₡5,107,000 for a glassmaker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate