How much does a sawmill operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡411,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,802
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $69,410 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,030 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,340 |
| 42. Barbados estimate | $10,860 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $9,802 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $9,118 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $385 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Paper maker₡5,282,500
- Miners₡6,290,200
- Stone planer₡5,252,500
- Rig driller₡6,307,100
- Stone fabricator₡5,212,900
- Metal caster₡5,537,100
- Metal filer₡5,079,300
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₡5,812,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sawmill operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡411,300 a month, ₡4,935,100 a year.
How much does a sawmill operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,332,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,581,100.
Which country pays a sawmill operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sawmill operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $42,770 a year against $9,802 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sawmill operator or a paper maker?
A paper maker: ₡5,282,500 a year against ₡4,935,100 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate