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Lighting Electrician Salary
in Costa Rica

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CRC 14,050,240

Average Salary

CRC 6,755/hr

Average Hourly

CRC 428,532

Average Bonus

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The average pay for a Lighting Electrician is CRC 14,050,240 a year and CRC 6,755 an hour in Costa Rica. The average salary range for a Lighting Electrician is between CRC 10,158,323 and CRC 16,860,287. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Costa Rica.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Estimated salary in 2029:
CRC 16,513,235
5 Year Change:
18 %

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About Costa Rica

Costa Rica Cost of Living Score:

Description: Costa Rica (UK: , US: ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of 51,060 km2 (19,710 sq mi). An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city, San José, with around two million people in the surrounding metropolitan...
Description:
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains lighting systems, fixtures, and controls in buildings, streets, parks, and public and private spaces.
  • Ensures lighting installations meet safety standards and local regulations.
  • Conducts electrical troubleshooting and resolves lighting issues, such as wiring problems, circuit overloads, or faulty components.
  • Uses electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems.
  • Proposes and implements lighting solutions and upgrades to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
  • Stays updated on industry trends and technologies related to lighting systems.
  • Performs maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, replacing bulbs, and checking connections to ensure proper lighting function and longevity.
  • Creates maintenance schedules and monitors lighting system performance.
  • Responds to emergency lighting issues to ensure public safety in critical areas like roadways and public facilities.
  • Documents lighting installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • Provides reports on lighting system status and performance.
  • Understands and adheres to codes, safety standards, and industry practices.
  • Performs safety checks on lighting systems to prevent electrical hazards.
  • Collaborates with others to coordinate lighting projects and address facility-wide electrical needs.

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The average pay for a Lighting Electrician is CRC 14,050,240 a year and CRC 6,755 an hour in Costa Rica. The average salary range for a Lighting Electrician is between CRC 10,158,323 and CRC 16,860,287. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Costa Rica.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Costa Rica Cost of Living Score:

Description: Costa Rica (UK: , US: ; Spanish: [ˈkosta ˈrika]; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in the Central American region of North America. Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, as well as maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of 51,060 km2 (19,710 sq mi). An estimated 333,980 people live in the capital and largest city, San José, with around two million people in the surrounding metropolitan...
Description:
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains lighting systems, fixtures, and controls in buildings, streets, parks, and public and private spaces.
  • Ensures lighting installations meet safety standards and local regulations.
  • Conducts electrical troubleshooting and resolves lighting issues, such as wiring problems, circuit overloads, or faulty components.
  • Uses electrical testing equipment to diagnose problems.
  • Proposes and implements lighting solutions and upgrades to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
  • Stays updated on industry trends and technologies related to lighting systems.
  • Performs maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, replacing bulbs, and checking connections to ensure proper lighting function and longevity.
  • Creates maintenance schedules and monitors lighting system performance.
  • Responds to emergency lighting issues to ensure public safety in critical areas like roadways and public facilities.
  • Documents lighting installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • Provides reports on lighting system status and performance.
  • Understands and adheres to codes, safety standards, and industry practices.
  • Performs safety checks on lighting systems to prevent electrical hazards.
  • Collaborates with others to coordinate lighting projects and address facility-wide electrical needs.

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