How much does a watch maker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡424,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,120
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.9 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 | $78,610 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,790 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,860 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $11,530 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $10,120 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $8,891 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Piano tuner₡5,193,200
- Jeweller₡4,478,500
- Potter₡4,579,700
- Glassblower₡4,469,800
- Sign installer₡4,691,300
- Basketmaker₡4,215,100
- Carpet worker₡4,287,300
- Candle factory worker₡4,729,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a watch maker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡424,800 a month, ₡5,097,100 a year.
How much does a watch maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡4,207,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡6,127,100.
Which country pays a watch maker the most?
United States, with a median of $69,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a watch maker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $69,710 a year against $10,120 in Costa Rica, 6.9 times more.
Who makes more, a watch maker or a jeweller?
A watch maker: ₡5,097,100 a year against ₡4,478,500 for a jeweller, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate