How much does an electric powerline worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡549,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,090
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $14,910 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $13,090 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $11,490 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Electrician₡5,596,200
- Car electrician₡5,947,700
- Avionics mechanic₡5,881,800
- Fire alarm technician₡5,708,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡549,100 a month, ₡6,589,300 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,230,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,566,200.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $13,090 in Costa Rica, 6.9 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: ₡6,589,300 a year against ₡5,596,200 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate