How much does a forestry advisor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,050,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,040
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $107,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,290 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,940 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,160 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,040 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
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- Zoologist₡13,020,700
- Environmental protection professionals₡11,960,400
- Astrophysicist₡15,122,500
- Meteorologist₡13,935,400
- Chemist₡12,721,600
- Geologist₡14,104,000
- Actuary₡13,710,400
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forestry advisor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,050,700 a month, ₡12,608,300 a year.
How much does a forestry advisor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,541,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,955,000.
Which country pays a forestry advisor the most?
Germany, with a median of $73,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forestry advisor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $72,110 a year against $25,040 in Costa Rica, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, a forestry advisor or a zoologist?
A zoologist: ₡13,020,700 a year against ₡12,608,300 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate