How much does a technical aide make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡673,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,050
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $98,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,250 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $16,490 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $16,050 |
| 46. Palau estimate | $14,520 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $425 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technician₡7,074,400
- Electrical technician₡8,468,900
- Electronics engineering technician₡7,898,600
- Mechanical engineering technician₡8,723,400
- Chemical engineering technician₡8,587,500
- Metallurgist₡8,191,700
- Draughtsperson₡7,791,200
- Laser technician₡8,554,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical aide make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡673,600 a month, ₡8,083,100 a year.
How much does a technical aide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,765,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,559,200.
Which country pays a technical aide the most?
United States, with a median of $70,790 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a technical aide make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $70,790 a year against $16,050 in Costa Rica, 4.4 times more.
Who makes more, a technical aide or a wind technician?
A technical aide: ₡8,083,100 a year against ₡7,074,400 for a wind technician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate