How much does a public health inspector make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,053,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,100
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,510 |
| 3. United States | $81,850 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,220 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,100 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
- Physical therapist₡11,164,500
- 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 public health inspector make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,053,300 a month, ₡12,640,200 a year.
How much does a public health inspector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,475,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,192,100.
Which country pays a public health inspector the most?
United States, with a median of $81,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a public health inspector make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $81,850 a year against $25,100 in Costa Rica, 3.3 times more.
Who makes more, a public health inspector or a dentist?
A dentist: ₡14,910,900 a year against ₡12,640,200 for a public health inspector, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate