How much does a library assistant make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡456,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,880
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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 | $73,420 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $55,540 |
| 3. Germany | $55,120 |
| 44. Romania estimate | $11,600 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $10,880 |
| 46. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $10,260 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $494 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Mail carrier₡5,862,100
- Proofreader₡6,209,300
- Scribes and related workers₡5,987,000
- File clerk₡5,933,100
- Personnel clerks₡6,197,100
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified₡5,612,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡456,400 a month, ₡5,477,300 a year.
How much does a library assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,804,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,392,000.
Which country pays a library assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $55,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a library assistant make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $39,110 a year against $10,880 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a library assistant or a mail carrier?
A mail carrier: ₡5,862,100 a year against ₡5,477,300 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate