How much does a metal caster make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡461,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,000
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $77,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $75,200 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $74,430 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $12,190 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $11,000 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $10,230 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $432 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Metal filer₡5,079,300
- Miners₡6,290,200
- Stone planer₡5,252,500
- Rig driller₡6,307,100
- Stone fabricator₡5,212,900
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₡5,812,900
- Photo retoucher₡4,407,800
- Cure operator₡4,939,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal caster make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡461,400 a month, ₡5,537,100 a year.
How much does a metal caster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,928,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,265,500.
Which country pays a metal caster the most?
Germany, with a median of $58,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal caster make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,830 a year against $11,000 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a metal caster or a metal filer?
A metal caster: ₡5,537,100 a year against ₡5,079,300 for a metal filer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate