How much does a hide machine operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡385,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,177
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $64,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,750 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $62,110 |
| 40. Barbados estimate | $10,170 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,177 |
| 42. Palau estimate | $8,537 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $361 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator₡4,354,900
- Textile machine operator₡4,313,900
- Sewing machine operator₡3,997,700
- Fabric dyer₡4,590,900
- Gluing operator₡4,246,700
- Laundry worker₡3,973,900
- Textile braider₡4,439,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hide machine operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡385,000 a month, ₡4,620,400 a year.
How much does a hide machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,306,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,307,800.
Which country pays a hide machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $37,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hide machine operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $37,280 a year against $9,177 in Costa Rica, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a hide machine operator or a winder operator?
A hide machine operator: ₡4,620,400 a year against ₡4,354,900 for a winder operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate