How much does a traditional therapist make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡817,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $19,470
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 36. Estonia estimate | $20,340 |
| 37. Costa Rica estimate | $19,470 |
| 38. Latvia estimate | $18,730 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₡17,832,500
- Specialist doctor₡21,485,200
- Registered nurse₡12,977,400
- Midwife₡12,856,800
- Paramedical practitioners₡13,964,000
- Veterinarian₡13,245,700
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡817,000 a month, ₡9,804,100 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡7,761,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡12,291,300.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $19,470 in Costa Rica, 5.5 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: ₡17,832,500 a year against ₡9,804,100 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate