How much does a physical therapist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡930,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $22,170
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.1 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. United States | $101,400 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $95,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,180 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $23,160 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $22,170 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $21,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
- Public health inspector₡12,640,200
- Dietitian₡11,044,700
- Speech therapist₡11,515,200
- Optometrist₡12,265,100
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₡10,965,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡930,400 a month, ₡11,164,500 a year.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡9,951,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,460,000.
Which country pays a physical therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $101,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a physical therapist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $101,400 a year against $22,170 in Costa Rica, 4.6 times more.
Who makes more, a physical therapist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₡14,910,900 a year against ₡11,164,500 for a physical therapist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate