How much does a mechanical engineering technician make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡726,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,330
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $105,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $85,930 |
| 3. Australia | $85,890 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $17,790 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,330 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $15,670 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $459 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Technical aide₡8,083,100
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
- Chemical engineering technician₡8,587,500
- Metallurgist₡8,191,700
- Draughtsperson₡7,791,200
- Laser technician₡8,554,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technician make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡726,900 a month, ₡8,723,400 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineering technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,359,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,170,300.
Which country pays a mechanical engineering technician the most?
Australia, with a median of $85,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineering technician make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $76,030 a year against $17,330 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineering technician or a wind technician?
A mechanical engineering technician: ₡8,723,400 a year against ₡7,074,400 for a wind technician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate