How much does a crane operators make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡511,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,190
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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. Australia | $110,400 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $86,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,330 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $13,510 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $12,190 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $11,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $479 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Forklift operator₡4,818,400
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crane operators make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡511,300 a month, ₡6,135,200 a year.
How much does a crane operators make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,225,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,006,200.
Which country pays a crane operators the most?
Australia, with a median of $110,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a crane operators make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $38,950 a year against $12,190 in Costa Rica, 3.2 times more.
Who makes more, a crane operators or a farm equipment operator?
A crane operators: ₡6,135,200 a year against ₡5,043,300 for a farm equipment operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate