How much does a builder make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡449,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,700
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $12,200 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,700 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,401 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Bricklayer₡5,329,900
- Stonemason₡5,213,400
- Concrete finisher₡5,446,200
- Carpenter₡5,119,200
- Tent builder₡5,229,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡449,100 a month, ₡5,389,500 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,411,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,580,700.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $10,700 in Costa Rica, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a stonemason?
A builder: ₡5,389,500 a year against ₡5,213,400 for a stonemason, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate