How much does a mine engineer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,262,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $30,090
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $129,200 |
| 2. United States | $126,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $106,100 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $31,430 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $30,090 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $28,930 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $464 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₡14,107,700
- Civil engineer₡13,679,300
- Environment engineer₡13,073,800
- Mechanical engineer₡14,360,000
- Chemical engineer₡14,086,500
- Test engineer₡14,139,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mine engineer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,262,400 a month, ₡15,148,200 a year.
How much does a mine engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡12,282,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡18,610,000.
Which country pays a mine engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $126,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mine engineer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $126,900 a year against $30,090 in Costa Rica, 4.2 times more.
Who makes more, a mine engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mine engineer: ₡15,148,200 a year against ₡14,107,700 for an industrial engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate