How much does a tobacco dryer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡386,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,218
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $71,580 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,920 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $65,430 |
| 41. Qatar estimate | $10,500 |
| 42. Costa Rica estimate | $9,218 |
| 43. Palau estimate | $8,095 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
- Coffee taster₡4,703,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tobacco dryer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡386,800 a month, ₡4,641,100 a year.
How much does a tobacco dryer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,198,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,218,800.
Which country pays a tobacco dryer the most?
United States, with a median of $42,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tobacco dryer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $42,900 a year against $9,218 in Costa Rica, 4.7 times more.
Who makes more, a tobacco dryer or a butcher?
A tobacco dryer: ₡4,641,100 a year against ₡4,316,100 for a butcher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate