How much does a health screener make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡560,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,350
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 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 | $81,480 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $66,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $63,400 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,710 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $13,350 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $12,070 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Community health worker₡7,341,200
- Optician₡6,295,300
- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Medical assistant₡5,929,600
- Quality inspector₡8,102,400
- Paramedic₡8,281,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health screener make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡560,000 a month, ₡6,720,500 a year.
How much does a health screener make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,907,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,900,400.
Which country pays a health screener the most?
United States, with a median of $60,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a health screener make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $60,290 a year against $13,350 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a health screener or a dental hygienist?
A health screener: ₡6,720,500 a year against ₡6,512,200 for a dental hygienist, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate