How much does a community health worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡611,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $14,580
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $14,970 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $14,580 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $13,190 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Optician₡6,295,300
- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Medical assistant₡5,929,600
- Quality inspector₡8,102,400
- Paramedic₡8,281,300
- Health screener₡6,720,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡611,800 a month, ₡7,341,200 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,538,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡8,607,300.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $14,580 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: ₡7,341,200 a year against ₡6,512,200 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate