How much does a farm equipment operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡420,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,020
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $70,930 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,500 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $67,800 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $11,100 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,020 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,318 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₡5,731,900
- Crane operators₡6,135,200
- Forklift operator₡4,818,400
- Train driver₡7,266,400
- Signalman₡6,342,100
- Motorcyle courier₡4,601,300
- Taxi driver₡4,392,100
- Bus driver₡5,254,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm equipment operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡420,300 a month, ₡5,043,300 a year.
How much does a farm equipment operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,455,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,882,900.
Which country pays a farm equipment operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm equipment operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,250 a year against $10,020 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a farm equipment operator or a crane operators?
A crane operators: ₡6,135,200 a year against ₡5,043,300 for a farm equipment operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate