How much does a doctor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,486,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $35,420
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $37,000 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $35,420 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $34,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctor₡21,485,200
- Registered nurse₡12,977,400
- Midwife₡12,856,800
- Traditional therapist₡9,804,100
- Paramedical practitioners₡13,964,000
- Veterinarian₡13,245,700
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,486,000 a month, ₡17,832,500 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,862,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡22,011,600.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $35,420 in Costa Rica, 7.6 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₡21,485,200 a year against ₡17,832,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate