How much does an embroiderer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡358,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,545
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $66,360 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $64,820 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $60,660 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $9,736 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,545 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $7,505 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₡3,724,900
- Fabric cutter₡4,030,500
- Upholsterer₡4,335,700
- Tanner₡4,516,800
- Shoemaker₡4,204,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an embroiderer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡358,500 a month, ₡4,302,600 a year.
How much does an embroiderer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,801,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,135,800.
Which country pays an embroiderer the most?
United States, with a median of $48,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an embroiderer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $48,620 a year against $8,545 in Costa Rica, 5.7 times more.
Who makes more, an embroiderer or a tailor?
An embroiderer: ₡4,302,600 a year against ₡3,724,900 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate