How much does a mechanical engineer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,196,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $28,520
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $29,790 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $28,520 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $27,430 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
- Civil engineer₡13,679,300
- Environment engineer₡13,073,800
- Chemical engineer₡14,086,500
- Mine engineer₡15,148,200
- Test engineer₡14,139,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,196,700 a month, ₡14,360,000 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡12,422,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡17,183,500.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $28,520 in Costa Rica, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: ₡14,360,000 a year against ₡13,679,300 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate