How much does a water plant operator make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡647,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,440
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 1.4 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 43. Uruguay estimate | $15,850 |
| 44. Costa Rica estimate | $15,440 |
| 45. Palau estimate | $13,960 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator₡9,046,100
- Chemical operator₡8,787,900
- Process operator₡9,960,000
- Metal furnace operator₡8,097,800
- Pulp control worker₡6,969,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡647,700 a month, ₡7,772,200 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡6,497,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡9,089,800.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $15,440 in Costa Rica, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: ₡9,046,100 a year against ₡7,772,200 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate