How much does a metal molder make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡409,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,747
- 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 | $75,690 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,940 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,190 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $11,110 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,747 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $8,561 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $133 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Rigger₡5,840,100
- Blacksmith₡4,995,100
- Metal worker₡5,087,000
- Cnc operator₡5,275,500
- Grinder₡4,854,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal molder make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡409,000 a month, ₡4,907,800 a year.
How much does a metal molder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,422,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,575,200.
Which country pays a metal molder the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal molder make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $44,900 a year against $9,747 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a metal molder or a welder?
A welder: ₡5,185,300 a year against ₡4,907,800 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate