How much does a metal furnace operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡674,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,080
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $98,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,770 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,390 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $16,520 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $16,080 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $14,550 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator₡9,046,100
- Water plant operator₡7,772,200
- Chemical operator₡8,787,900
- Process operator₡9,960,000
- Pulp control worker₡6,969,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal furnace operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡674,800 a month, ₡8,097,800 a year.
How much does a metal furnace operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,101,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,179,600.
Which country pays a metal furnace operator the most?
Canada, with a median of $65,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal furnace operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $54,430 a year against $16,080 in Costa Rica, 3.4 times more.
Who makes more, a metal furnace operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: ₡9,046,100 a year against ₡8,097,800 for a metal furnace operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate