How much does a metal worker make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 685 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,217
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 48. Bulgaria estimate | $8,325 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $8,217 |
| 50. Chile estimate | $8,166 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithPAB 8,069
- Cnc operatorPAB 8,522
- GrinderPAB 7,841
- Metal molderPAB 7,928
- WelderPAB 8,376
- MetalworkerPAB 8,602
- Steel erectorPAB 8,918
- RiggerPAB 9,434
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 685 a month, PAB 8,217 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,096 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 9,581.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $8,217 in Panama, 7.6 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: PAB 8,522 a year against PAB 8,217 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate