Salaries in Costa Rica 2026 — 263 Roles, Honest Ranges
Annual salary ranges for 263 roles in Costa Rica, shown in CRCand USD with entry, mid, and senior bands. Around the globe coverage with honest closest-match disclosure where direct data isn't available.
Updated 2026 · Based on government & industry data
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Featured roles in Costa Rica
Healthcare & Medical (104 roles in Costa Rica)
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor
- Medical Assistant
- Caregiver
- Healthcare Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Dentist
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Radiographer
- Lab Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Midwife
- Paramedic
- Medical Receptionist
- Home Health Aide
- Optician
- Massage Therapist
- Cardiologist
- Neurologist
- Oncologist
- Pediatrician
- Psychiatrist
- Dermatologist
- Radiologist
- Anesthesiologist
- Emergency Medicine Doctor
- Family Medicine Doctor
- Internal Medicine Doctor
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Neurosurgeon
- Plastic Surgeon
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- General Surgeon
- Trauma Surgeon
- ENT Specialist
- Ophthalmologist
- Gynecologist
- Obstetrician
- Urologist
- Pulmonologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Endocrinologist
- Nephrologist
- Rheumatologist
- Pathologist
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife
- ICU Nurse
- ER Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Cardiac Care Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Home Health Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Nursing Assistant
- Hospice Nurse
- Physical Therapist
- Speech Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Sonographer
- MRI Technologist
- EKG Technician
- Surgical Technologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Orthodontist
- Optometrist
- Audiologist
- Dietitian
- Nutritionist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counseling Psychologist
- Therapist
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Clinical Social Worker
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Care Specialist
- Surgeon
- Vascular Surgeon
- Oral Surgeon
- Pediatric Surgeon
- Hospital Consultant
- Specialist Doctor
- Senior Consultant
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Retail Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Compounding Pharmacist
- Oncology Pharmacist
- Pediatric Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Dispensing Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Care Specialist
Technology & IT (72 roles in Costa Rica)
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Web Developer
- Frontend Developer
- Backend Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Support Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- System Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- QA
- Database Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- Product Manager
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- Scrum Master
- iOS Developer
- Android Developer
- Game Developer
- Embedded Systems Developer
- Firmware Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- ML Operations Engineer
- Computer Vision Engineer
- NLP Engineer
- AI Research Scientist
- Prompt Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Azure Architect
- Google Cloud Architect
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Kubernetes Engineer
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
- Information Security Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer
- SOC Analyst
- Cryptographer
- Forensic Analyst
- IT Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- IT Manager
- IT Director
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- QA Engineer
- QA Automation Engineer
- Technical Writer
- Technical Project Manager
- UX Researcher
- Blockchain Developer
- Smart Contract Developer
- Quantum Computing Researcher
- Cloud Project Manager
- Solutions Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- SaaS Product Manager
- Platform Product Manager
Finance & Accounting (54 roles in Costa Rica)
- Accountant
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Financial Analyst
- Auditor
- Tax Advisor
- Payroll Officer
- Credit Controller
- Financial Controller
- Investment Analyst
- Bank Teller
- Loan Officer
- Insurance Agent
- Actuary
- Treasury Analyst
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- External Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Tax Consultant
- Controller
- Cost Accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Banker
- Portfolio Manager
- Hedge Fund Manager
- Private Equity Associate
- Quantitative Analyst
- Wealth Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Planner
- Credit Analyst
- Mortgage Broker
- Branch Manager
- Relationship Manager
- Insurance Broker
- Underwriter
- Claims Adjuster
- Risk Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Chief Financial Officer
- Treasurer
- FP&A Analyst
- Corporate Development Manager
- M&A Analyst
- Trader
- Equity Trader
- Commodities Trader
- Forex Trader
- Stockbroker
- Crypto Analyst
- DeFi Analyst
- Crypto Trader
Sales & Marketing (50 roles in Costa Rica)
- Sales Representative
- Sales Manager
- Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- SEO Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Content Writer
- Copywriter
- Brand Manager
- Public Relations Officer
- Market Research Analyst
- Sales Assistant
- Telesales Agent
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketer
- SEO Manager
- PPC Specialist
- Google Ads Specialist
- Facebook Ads Specialist
- Email Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Automation Specialist
- Growth Hacker
- Performance Marketer
- Affiliate Marketer
- Content Marketing Manager
- SEO Writer
- Community Manager
- Influencer Marketing Manager
- Brand Strategist
- Public Relations Specialist
- PR Manager
- Communications Director
- Account Executive
- Key Account Manager
- Regional Sales Manager
- VP of Sales
- Business Development Representative
- Sales Development Representative
- Inside Sales Representative
- Outside Sales Representative
- Enterprise Account Executive
- Sales Engineer
- Marketing Director
- Chief Marketing Officer
- VP of Marketing
- Marketing Analyst
- Product Marketing Manager
Education & Training (25 roles in Costa Rica)
- Teacher
- Primary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Teaching Assistant
- Lecturer
- Tutor
- ESL
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counsellor
- Academic Advisor
- Trainer
- Instructional Designer
- Education Coordinator
- Librarian
- Childcare Worker
- Nursery Assistant
- High School Teacher
- STEM Teacher
- Physics Teacher
- Chemistry Teacher
- Biology Teacher
- Mathematics Teacher
- Computer Science Teacher
- Academic Tutor
- Online Tutor
Legal (8 roles in Costa Rica)
Engineering (16 roles in Costa Rica)
Construction & Skilled Trades (32 roles in Costa Rica)
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Welder
- Painter & Decorator
- Bricklayer
- Construction Worker
- Site Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Architect
- Surveyor
- HVAC Technician
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Roofer
- Plasterer
- Foreman
- Driver
- Delivery Driver
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Operative
- Forklift Operator
- Logistics Coordinator
- Supply Chain Manager
- Procurement Officer
- Inventory Controller
- Dispatcher
- Fleet Manager
- Courier
- Shipping Clerk
- Customs Officer
- Bus Driver
- Crane Operator
Manufacturing & Production (8 roles in Costa Rica)
Hospitality, Tourism & Food (20 roles in Costa Rica)
Beauty & Personal Care (21 roles in Costa Rica)
- Hairdresser
- Hair Stylist
- Barber
- Beautician
- Nail Technician
- Esthetician
- Spa Therapist
- Makeup Artist (Beauty)
- Lash Technician
- Cosmetologist
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Sports Massage Therapist
- Holistic Healer
- Reiki Practitioner
- Aromatherapist
- Reflexologist
- Wellness Coach
- Yoga Instructor
- Meditation Instructor
- Sound Healer
- Ayurvedic Practitioner
Creative, Design & Media (17 roles in Costa Rica)
Public Sector, Social & Other (39 roles in Costa Rica)
- Social Worker
- Civil Servant
- Police Officer
- Firefighter
- Cleaner
- Caretaker
- Charity
- Farm Worker
- Agricultural Technician
- Religious Scholar
- Imam
- Khateeb
- Mufti
- Priest
- Pastor
- Rabbi
- Pandit
- Monk
- Qari (Quran Reciter)
- Hafiz (Quran Memorizer)
- Madrasa Teacher
- Muezzin (Adhan Caller)
- Islamic Scholar (Aalim)
- Deacon
- Chaplain
- Missionary
- Yoga Teacher
- Guru (Spiritual Teacher)
- Sanskrit Teacher
- Lama
- Meditation Teacher
- Cantor
- Hebrew Teacher
- Granthi (Sikh Priest)
- Sikh Religious Teacher
- Interfaith Minister
- Religious Studies Teacher
- Security Guard
- Translator
Business, Office & Admin (24 roles in Costa Rica)
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Personal Assistant
- Receptionist
- Office Administrator
- Data Entry Clerk
- Secretary
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Project Coordinator
- Office Clerk
- Virtual Assistant
- Open CV
- Operations Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
- IT Office Manager
- Executive Office Manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Admin Operations Manager
- Office Assistant
- Office Coordinator
Human Resources (9 roles in Costa Rica)
Customer Service & Retail (11 roles in Costa Rica)
Science & Research (9 roles in Costa Rica)
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Salaries in Costa Rica — common questions
- How many jobs does AlmiSalary cover for Costa Rica?
- Hundreds of roles across every sector, each with an annual pay range in CRC and USD. Where we don't have a direct government figure for an exact role, the page shows the closest match and says so — it never fabricates a number.
- Where does this salary data come from?
- Official government data for Costa Rica, reviewed and refreshed 2–3 times a year. Where we don't have exact data for a role, we say so on the page and show the closest match — we never fabricate a number.
- How often is the data updated?
- 2–3 times a year, from official government sources. We'd rather give you a stable, honest range than a fast-changing guess.