How much does a woodworker make in Costa Rica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡374,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,933
- Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
- 0.8 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 | $69,370 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,760 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $63,410 |
| 42. Qatar estimate | $10,180 |
| 43. Costa Rica estimate | $8,933 |
| 44. Palau estimate | $7,846 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $122 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Wood treater₡4,780,500
- Cabinetmaker₡4,659,700
- Butcher₡4,316,100
- Pastry cook₡4,123,900
- Cheese maker₡5,510,100
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₡4,482,500
- Coffee taster₡4,703,300
- Tobacco dryer₡4,641,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworker make a month in Costa Rica?
The median gross salary is ₡374,800 a month, ₡4,497,900 a year.
How much does a woodworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡3,987,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡5,011,000.
Which country pays a woodworker the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a woodworker make more in Costa Rica or in United States?
In United States: $43,380 a year against $8,933 in Costa Rica, 4.9 times more.
Who makes more, a woodworker or a wood treater?
A wood treater: ₡4,780,500 a year against ₡4,497,900 for a woodworker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate