How much does an embalmer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡436,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,400
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $69,370 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $69,100 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,410 |
| 40. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,980 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $10,400 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $10,310 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $378 |
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Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₡4,954,300
- Companion₡4,731,100
- Animal carer₡4,457,000
- Driving instructor₡5,761,200
- Sex worker₡4,313,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embalmer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡436,500 a month, ₡5,237,600 a year.
How much does an embalmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,498,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,132,400.
Which country pays an embalmer the most?
Canada, with a median of $46,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an embalmer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $10,400 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, an embalmer or an astrologer?
An embalmer: ₡5,237,600 a year against ₡4,954,300 for an astrologer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate