How much does a plumber make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡457,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,900
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.0 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. Iceland estimate | $84,650 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $82,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,380 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $12,420 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,900 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,573 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Roofer₡4,131,200
- Tile installer₡4,902,700
- Plasterer₡4,905,800
- Insulator₡5,175,400
- Glazier₡4,965,500
- Hvac mechanic₡5,626,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡457,300 a month, ₡5,488,100 a year.
How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,747,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,779,600.
Which country pays a plumber the most?
United States, with a median of $62,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plumber make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,820 a year against $10,900 in Costa Rica, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?
A plumber: ₡5,488,100 a year against ₡4,131,200 for a roofer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate