How much does a chemist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,060,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,270
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,390 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,270 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,300 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist₡15,122,500
- Meteorologist₡13,935,400
- Geologist₡14,104,000
- Actuary₡13,710,400
- Zoologist₡13,020,700
- Forestry advisor₡12,608,300
- Environmental protection professionals₡11,960,400
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,060,100 a month, ₡12,721,600 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,616,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,939,600.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $25,270 in Costa Rica, 3.7 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: ₡15,122,500 a year against ₡12,721,600 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate