How much does a machine oiler make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡491,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,700
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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 | $90,880 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,080 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $13,330 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,700 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $10,280 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanic₡4,929,100
- Aircraft technician₡6,280,700
- Bicycle mechanic₡4,777,900
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Rigger₡5,840,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine oiler make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡491,000 a month, ₡5,892,500 a year.
How much does a machine oiler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,117,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,870,700.
Which country pays a machine oiler the most?
Australia, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a machine oiler make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $65,260 a year against $11,700 in Costa Rica, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a machine oiler or an auto mechanic?
A machine oiler: ₡5,892,500 a year against ₡4,929,100 for an auto mechanic, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate