How much does a librarian make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡971,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,160
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $99,450 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,640 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $71,150 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $24,190 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,160 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,270 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $357 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Museum curator₡11,295,800
- Lawyer₡15,617,200
- Judge₡16,696,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₡13,452,200
- Economist₡14,298,300
- Anthropologist₡11,524,900
- Historian₡12,054,600
- Psychologist₡12,813,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡971,600 a month, ₡11,659,600 a year.
How much does a librarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,750,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,797,100.
Which country pays a librarian the most?
Germany, with a median of $68,760 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a librarian make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $68,270 a year against $23,160 in Costa Rica, 2.9 times more.
Who makes more, a librarian or a museum curator?
A librarian: ₡11,659,600 a year against ₡11,295,800 for a museum curator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate