How much does a medical assistant make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡494,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,780
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 42. Uruguay estimate | $12,090 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,780 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $10,650 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Community health worker₡7,341,200
- Optician₡6,295,300
- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Quality inspector₡8,102,400
- Paramedic₡8,281,300
- Health screener₡6,720,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡494,100 a month, ₡5,929,600 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,392,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,591,800.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $11,780 in Costa Rica, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₡6,512,200 a year against ₡5,929,600 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate