How much does a rigger make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡486,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,600
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 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 | $90,070 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $87,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,340 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $13,210 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $11,600 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $10,190 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $159 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder₡4,907,800
- Welder₡5,185,300
- Metalworker₡5,325,300
- Steel erector₡5,520,900
- Blacksmith₡4,995,100
- Metal worker₡5,087,000
- Cnc operator₡5,275,500
- Grinder₡4,854,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡486,700 a month, ₡5,840,100 a year.
How much does a rigger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,914,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,980,800.
Which country pays a rigger the most?
Australia, with a median of $72,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rigger make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $62,640 a year against $11,600 in Costa Rica, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, a rigger or a metal molder?
A rigger: ₡5,840,100 a year against ₡4,907,800 for a metal molder, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate