How much does a construction worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡385,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,187
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $9,309 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,187 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,626 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₡5,358,500
- Civils worker₡5,313,900
- Picker and packer₡3,860,900
- Factory labourer₡4,388,300
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₡4,109,300
- Fiacre driver₡3,826,800
- Warehouse worker₡4,527,300
- Shelf stacker₡3,659,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡385,500 a month, ₡4,625,600 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,117,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,612,500.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $9,187 in Costa Rica, 5.1 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ₡5,358,500 a year against ₡4,625,600 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate