How much does an upholsterer make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡361,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,611
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,320 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $61,130 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $9,811 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,611 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $7,563 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₡3,724,900
- Fabric cutter₡4,030,500
- Embroiderer₡4,302,600
- Tanner₡4,516,800
- Shoemaker₡4,204,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡361,300 a month, ₡4,335,700 a year.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,724,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡4,926,400.
Which country pays an upholsterer the most?
United States, with a median of $46,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an upholsterer make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $46,340 a year against $8,611 in Costa Rica, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, an upholsterer or a tailor?
An upholsterer: ₡4,335,700 a year against ₡3,724,900 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate