How much does a potter make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡381,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,096
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $70,630 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,000 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,570 |
| 40. Qatar estimate | $10,360 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $9,096 |
| 42. Palau estimate | $7,988 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $124 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker₡5,097,100
- Piano tuner₡5,193,200
- Jeweller₡4,478,500
- Glassblower₡4,469,800
- Sign installer₡4,691,300
- Basketmaker₡4,215,100
- Carpet worker₡4,287,300
- Candle factory worker₡4,729,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a potter make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡381,600 a month, ₡4,579,700 a year.
How much does a potter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,073,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,187,000.
Which country pays a potter the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,140 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a potter make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,160 a year against $9,096 in Costa Rica, 5.1 times more.
Who makes more, a potter or a watch maker?
A watch maker: ₡5,097,100 a year against ₡4,579,700 for a potter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate