How much does a paper maker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡440,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,490
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Iceland estimate | $74,290 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,740 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,010 |
| 41. Barbados estimate | $11,630 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $10,490 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $9,760 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Sawmill operator₡4,935,100
- Miners₡6,290,200
- Stone planer₡5,252,500
- Rig driller₡6,307,100
- Stone fabricator₡5,212,900
- Metal caster₡5,537,100
- Metal filer₡5,079,300
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₡5,812,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper maker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡440,200 a month, ₡5,282,500 a year.
How much does a paper maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,695,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,034,000.
Which country pays a paper maker the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,750 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paper maker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $49,640 a year against $10,490 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a paper maker or a sawmill operator?
A paper maker: ₡5,282,500 a year against ₡4,935,100 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate