How much does an electrician make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡466,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,110
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $86,310 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $84,310 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,900 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $12,660 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,110 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,761 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $152 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Car electrician₡5,947,700
- Electric powerline worker₡6,589,300
- Avionics mechanic₡5,881,800
- Fire alarm technician₡5,708,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡466,300 a month, ₡5,596,200 a year.
How much does an electrician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,786,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,941,500.
Which country pays an electrician the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrician make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,990 a year against $11,110 in Costa Rica, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, an electrician or a car electrician?
A car electrician: ₡5,947,700 a year against ₡5,596,200 for an electrician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate