How much does a metalworker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡443,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,580
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $12,050 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,580 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,289 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- 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 metalworker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡443,800 a month, ₡5,325,300 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,422,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,552,500.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $10,580 in Costa Rica, 6.0 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: ₡5,325,300 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