How much does a paramedic make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡690,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,450
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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 | $100,400 |
| 2. Australia | $86,400 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $81,580 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $16,890 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $16,450 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $14,880 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $436 |
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- Dental hygienist₡6,512,200
- Health records clerk₡7,175,000
- Community health worker₡7,341,200
- Optician₡6,295,300
- Therapy assistant₡5,629,600
- Medical assistant₡5,929,600
- Quality inspector₡8,102,400
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡690,100 a month, ₡8,281,300 a year.
How much does a paramedic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,386,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,482,900.
Which country pays a paramedic the most?
Australia, with a median of $86,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paramedic make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $50,240 a year against $16,450 in Costa Rica, 3.1 times more.
Who makes more, a paramedic or a dental hygienist?
A paramedic: ₡8,281,300 a year against ₡6,512,200 for a dental hygienist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate