How much does a metal filer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡423,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,090
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $71,440 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,280 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $11,180 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,090 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $9,384 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Metal caster₡5,537,100
- 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 filer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡423,300 a month, ₡5,079,300 a year.
How much does a metal filer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,539,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,994,900.
Which country pays a metal filer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal filer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,330 a year against $10,090 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a metal filer or a metal caster?
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