How much does a carpet worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡357,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,515
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $66,120 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $64,590 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $9,701 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,515 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $7,478 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $116 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker₡5,097,100
- Piano tuner₡5,193,200
- Jeweller₡4,478,500
- Potter₡4,579,700
- Glassblower₡4,469,800
- Sign installer₡4,691,300
- Basketmaker₡4,215,100
- Candle factory worker₡4,729,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡357,300 a month, ₡4,287,300 a year.
How much does a carpet worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,813,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,891,200.
Which country pays a carpet worker the most?
United States, with a median of $37,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpet worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $37,800 a year against $8,515 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a carpet worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: ₡5,097,100 a year against ₡4,287,300 for a carpet worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate