How much does a vocational teacher make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡974,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,230
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 2.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $99,780 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,910 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $71,380 |
| 38. Estonia estimate | $24,270 |
| 39. Costa Rica estimate | $23,230 |
| 40. Latvia estimate | $22,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $358 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Professor₡12,911,100
- High school teacher₡12,636,200
- Elementary school teacher₡11,898,500
- Preschool teacher₡10,033,200
- Education officer₡11,845,400
- Special needs teacher₡12,022,700
- Esol teacher₡10,187,000
- Music teacher₡10,526,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a vocational teacher make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡974,800 a month, ₡11,698,200 a year.
How much does a vocational teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡10,201,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡14,158,700.
Which country pays a vocational teacher the most?
Canada, with a median of $67,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a vocational teacher make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $65,030 a year against $23,230 in Costa Rica, 2.8 times more.
Who makes more, a vocational teacher or a professor?
A professor: ₡12,911,100 a year against ₡11,698,200 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate