How much does an environment engineer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,089,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,970
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $111,500 |
| 2. United States | $107,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $91,550 |
| 37. Estonia estimate | $27,120 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $25,970 |
| 39. Latvia estimate | $24,970 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
- Civil engineer₡13,679,300
- Mechanical engineer₡14,360,000
- Chemical engineer₡14,086,500
- Mine engineer₡15,148,200
- Test engineer₡14,139,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environment engineer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,089,500 a month, ₡13,073,800 a year.
How much does an environment engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,027,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,435,200.
Which country pays an environment engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $107,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an environment engineer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $107,100 a year against $25,970 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, an environment engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: ₡14,107,700 a year against ₡13,073,800 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate