How much does a registered nurse make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,081,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,770
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.4 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,920 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,770 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,790 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Midwife₡12,856,800
- Doctor₡17,832,500
- Specialist doctor₡21,485,200
- Traditional therapist₡9,804,100
- Paramedical practitioners₡13,964,000
- Veterinarian₡13,245,700
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,081,400 a month, ₡12,977,400 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,326,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,846,800.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $25,770 in Costa Rica, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: ₡17,832,500 a year against ₡12,977,400 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate