How much do water and firewood collectors earn in Costa Rica
₡4,223,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡352,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,388
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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.
What water and firewood collectors earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡3,818,300Median: ₡4,223,600Highest 10%: ₡4,790,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 39. Hungary estimate | $8,500 |
| 40. Costa Rica estimate | $8,388 |
| 41. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $7,876 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier₡4,167,000
- Odd job persons₡4,451,100
- Meter reader₡4,292,100
- Gym worker₡4,038,900
- Waste collector₡4,511,100
- Sorter₡4,523,100
- Street sweeper₡4,435,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡352,000 a month, ₡4,223,600 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $8,388 in Costa Rica, 4.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate