How much do earthmoving and related plant operators earn in Costa Rica
₡5,731,900a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡477,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,380
- 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 $100,000 a year.
What earthmoving and related plant operators earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡4,990,200Median: ₡5,731,900Highest 10%: ₡7,057,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $80,620 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,850 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,050 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $12,620 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,380 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $10,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $448 |
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Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operator₡5,043,300
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
- 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 do earthmoving and related plant operators earn a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡477,700 a month, ₡5,731,900 a year.
Which country pays earthmoving and related plant operators the most?
Australia, with a median of $64,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do earthmoving and related plant operators earn more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $59,120 a year against $11,380 in Costa Rica, 5.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate