How much does a meter reader make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡357,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,525
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 41. Hungary estimate | $8,638 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $8,525 |
| 43. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $8,004 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier₡4,167,000
- Odd job persons₡4,451,100
- Water and firewood collectors₡4,223,600
- Gym worker₡4,038,900
- Waste collector₡4,511,100
- Sorter₡4,523,100
- Street sweeper₡4,435,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡357,700 a month, ₡4,292,100 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,768,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,132,500.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $8,525 in Costa Rica, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a gym worker?
A meter reader: ₡4,292,100 a year against ₡4,038,900 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate