How much does an underwater welder make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡473,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,290
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 142 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 | $87,680 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $85,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $80,150 |
| 40. Qatar estimate | $12,860 |
| 41. Costa Rica estimate | $11,290 |
| 42. Palau estimate | $9,916 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $154 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blaster₡5,927,900
- Grader₡4,858,900
- Pest control technician₡4,618,200
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified₡4,181,200
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underwater welder make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡473,700 a month, ₡5,684,700 a year.
How much does an underwater welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,614,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡7,738,100.
Which country pays an underwater welder the most?
United States, with a median of $72,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an underwater welder make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $72,990 a year against $11,290 in Costa Rica, 6.5 times more.
Who makes more, an underwater welder or a blaster?
A blaster: ₡5,927,900 a year against ₡5,684,700 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate