How much does a veterinarian make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,103,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $26,310
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 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 | $130,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $113,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $92,750 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $27,480 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $26,310 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $25,300 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $406 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₡17,832,500
- Specialist doctor₡21,485,200
- Registered nurse₡12,977,400
- Midwife₡12,856,800
- Traditional therapist₡9,804,100
- Paramedical practitioners₡13,964,000
- Dentist₡14,910,900
- Pharmacist₡13,585,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡1,103,800 a month, ₡13,245,700 a year.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,565,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡16,214,500.
Which country pays a veterinarian the most?
United States, with a median of $130,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a veterinarian make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $130,100 a year against $26,310 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a veterinarian or a doctor?
A doctor: ₡17,832,500 a year against ₡13,245,700 for a veterinarian, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate