How much does a metal worker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡423,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,100
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $11,510 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,100 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,873 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith₡4,995,100
- Cnc operator₡5,275,500
- Grinder₡4,854,100
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Rigger₡5,840,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡423,900 a month, ₡5,087,000 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,392,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,931,300.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $10,100 in Costa Rica, 6.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: ₡5,275,500 a year against ₡5,087,000 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate