How much does a power plant operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡753,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $17,970
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.7 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 | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $18,450 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,970 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $16,250 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operator₡7,772,200
- Chemical operator₡8,787,900
- Process operator₡9,960,000
- Metal furnace operator₡8,097,800
- Pulp control worker₡6,969,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡753,800 a month, ₡9,046,100 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,549,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡10,434,900.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $17,970 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: ₡9,046,100 a year against ₡7,772,200 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate