How much does a laundry worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡331,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,893
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $55,890 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $53,970 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,420 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $8,748 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $7,893 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $7,342 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $310 |
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
- Hide machine operator₡4,620,400
- Gluing operator₡4,246,700
- Textile braider₡4,439,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡331,200 a month, ₡3,973,900 a year.
How much does a laundry worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,609,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,328,100.
Which country pays a laundry worker the most?
United States, with a median of $34,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a laundry worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $34,890 a year against $7,893 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a laundry worker or a winder operator?
A winder operator: ₡4,354,900 a year against ₡3,973,900 for a laundry worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate