How much does a chemical operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡732,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,450
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $106,500 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $86,570 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $17,920 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $17,450 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $15,790 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $462 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator₡9,046,100
- Water plant operator₡7,772,200
- Process operator₡9,960,000
- Metal furnace operator₡8,097,800
- Pulp control worker₡6,969,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡732,300 a month, ₡8,787,900 a year.
How much does a chemical operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,256,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,147,500.
Which country pays a chemical operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $78,120 a year against $17,450 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical operator or a water plant operator?
A chemical operator: ₡8,787,900 a year against ₡7,772,200 for a water plant operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate