How much does a forest ranger make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡454,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,830
- 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 | $72,250 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,010 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,950 |
| 38. Uruguay estimate | $10,960 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $10,830 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $10,650 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $74 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support worker₡5,695,500
- Fisheries boatman₡5,399,700
- Deep-sea fisherman₡5,399,700
- Hunter₡5,448,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest ranger make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡454,600 a month, ₡5,455,400 a year.
How much does a forest ranger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,759,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,359,800.
Which country pays a forest ranger the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest ranger make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,750 a year against $10,830 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a forest ranger or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: ₡5,695,500 a year against ₡5,455,400 for a forest ranger, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate