How much does a forest worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡377,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,003
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 40. Hungary estimate | $9,123 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,003 |
| 42. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,453 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₡4,001,200
- Livestock farm labourers₡4,089,200
- Farm hand₡4,231,800
- Gardener₡4,225,500
- Water-based fisheries worker₡4,054,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡377,700 a month, ₡4,532,800 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,059,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,070,300.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $9,003 in Costa Rica, 5.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: ₡4,532,800 a year against ₡4,001,200 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate