How much does a historian make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,004,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,940
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.2 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. United States | $106,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $102,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $84,410 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $25,010 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,940 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $23,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $369 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₡14,298,300
- Anthropologist₡11,524,900
- Psychologist₡12,813,500
- Social worker₡11,408,300
- Religious professionals₡10,176,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,004,600 a month, ₡12,054,600 a year.
How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,001,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,328,900.
Which country pays a historian the most?
United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a historian make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $106,300 a year against $23,940 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a historian or an economist?
An economist: ₡14,298,300 a year against ₡12,054,600 for a historian, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate