How much does a surveyor make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,060,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $25,270
- 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 | $108,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $89,110 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,650 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $26,400 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $25,270 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $24,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
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Professionals
- Architect₡12,239,000
- Landscape architect₡12,326,700
- Product designer₡11,554,000
- Urban planner₡12,972,800
- UX designer₡10,783,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surveyor make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,060,400 a month, ₡12,725,300 a year.
How much does a surveyor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,581,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡15,511,200.
Which country pays a surveyor the most?
United States, with a median of $76,740 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a surveyor make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $76,740 a year against $25,270 in Costa Rica, 3.0 times more.
Who makes more, a surveyor or an architect?
A surveyor: ₡12,725,300 a year against ₡12,239,000 for an architect, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate