How much does an optician make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡524,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,500
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $12,840 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $12,500 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $11,310 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Community health worker₡7,341,200
- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Medical assistant₡5,929,600
- Quality inspector₡8,102,400
- Paramedic₡8,281,300
- Health screener₡6,720,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡524,600 a month, ₡6,295,300 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡5,621,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,642,700.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $12,500 in Costa Rica, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₡6,512,200 a year against ₡6,295,300 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate