How much does a dentist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,242,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $29,610
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.8 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. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $30,930 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $29,610 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $28,480 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
- Public health inspector₡12,640,200
- Physical therapist₡11,164,500
- Dietitian₡11,044,700
- Speech therapist₡11,515,200
- Optometrist₡12,265,100
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₡10,965,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,242,600 a month, ₡14,910,900 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,051,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡18,955,300.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $29,610 in Costa Rica, 6.3 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ₡14,910,900 a year against ₡13,585,600 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate