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Jobs in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica

80
/ 100
Strong

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (15% open 30+ days)
  • Healthy inflow of new postings (78% from the last 14 days)

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica job market overview (May 2026)

The SAN JOSE, Costa Rica job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 40 active job postings tracked here, 15% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in backend and data engineering, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in backend and data engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail14
Technology13
Financial Services9$74k n=3
Healthcare2
Consumer Goods2

Top categories

  • Backend9
  • Data Engineering1
  • Data Analyst1
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers10
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Project Management Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail14
  • Technology13
  • Financial Services9
  • Healthcare2
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Food Service / Restaurants1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified38 · 95%
  • Intern2 · 5%

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