How much does a meteorologist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,161,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $27,680
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $118,900 |
| 2. United States | $99,070 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $97,580 |
| 37. Estonia estimate | $28,910 |
| 38. Costa Rica estimate | $27,680 |
| 39. Latvia estimate | $26,620 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $427 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist₡15,122,500
- Chemist₡12,721,600
- Geologist₡14,104,000
- Actuary₡13,710,400
- Zoologist₡13,020,700
- Forestry advisor₡12,608,300
- Environmental protection professionals₡11,960,400
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meteorologist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,161,300 a month, ₡13,935,400 a year.
How much does a meteorologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,855,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,960,100.
Which country pays a meteorologist the most?
United States, with a median of $99,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meteorologist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $99,070 a year against $27,680 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a meteorologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: ₡15,122,500 a year against ₡13,935,400 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate