How much does a musician make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡871,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $20,780
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.9 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $21,700 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $20,780 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $19,980 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₡11,578,200
- Ballet dancer₡10,343,500
- Art director₡12,460,800
- Actor₡8,825,500
- Announcer₡11,596,100
- Performer₡8,281,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡871,800 a month, ₡10,461,800 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,462,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡13,193,800.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $20,780 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: ₡11,578,200 a year against ₡10,461,800 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate