How much does a dental hygienist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡542,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,930
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,280 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,930 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $11,700 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Community health worker₡7,341,200
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡542,700 a month, ₡6,512,200 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,853,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,205,800.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $12,930 in Costa Rica, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: ₡7,175,000 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