How much does a carpenter make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡426,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,170
- 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 | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $11,580 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,170 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,929 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Builder₡5,389,500
- Bricklayer₡5,329,900
- Stonemason₡5,213,400
- Concrete finisher₡5,446,200
- Tent builder₡5,229,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡426,600 a month, ₡5,119,200 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,353,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,253,400.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $10,170 in Costa Rica, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: ₡5,389,500 a year against ₡5,119,200 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate