How much does a fisheries boatman make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡450,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,720
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 141 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 | $71,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $71,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,280 |
| 38. Uruguay estimate | $10,850 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $10,720 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $10,540 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $73 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support worker₡5,695,500
- Deep-sea fisherman₡5,399,700
- Hunter₡5,448,700
- Forest ranger₡5,455,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fisheries boatman make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡450,000 a month, ₡5,399,700 a year.
How much does a fisheries boatman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,565,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,429,300.
Which country pays a fisheries boatman the most?
United States, with a median of $59,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fisheries boatman make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $59,320 a year against $10,720 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a fisheries boatman or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: ₡5,695,500 a year against ₡5,399,700 for a fisheries boatman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate