How much does a medical writer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡934,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $22,270
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $95,660 |
| 2. United States | $82,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,530 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $23,270 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $22,270 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $21,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Journalist₡11,726,100
- Translator₡10,804,200
- Lawyer₡15,617,200
- Judge₡16,696,400
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₡13,452,200
- Museum curator₡11,295,800
- Librarian₡11,659,600
- Economist₡14,298,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical writer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡934,600 a month, ₡11,214,700 a year.
How much does a medical writer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,045,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,140,000.
Which country pays a medical writer the most?
United States, with a median of $82,630 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical writer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $82,630 a year against $22,270 in Costa Rica, 3.7 times more.
Who makes more, a medical writer or a journalist?
A journalist: ₡11,726,100 a year against ₡11,214,700 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate