When the pandemic hit, Gold Rush had a shortage of skilled miners. Because of this, Parker Schnabel had to hire inexperienced workers and Tatiana Costa was one of them. She debuted in season 12 of the show and was part of the crew for season 15. At the time of writing, Tatiana Costa has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
Education and Exploration
Tatiana Costa was born on October 23, 1991, and is originally from Portugal. She loves to travel and moved around a lot in her early years. Costa spent part of her youth in England, where she attended St. Peter’s RC High School in Manchester, and later earned a degree in International Politics from Aberystwyth University in Wales.
After graduating, she pursued her passion for exploring the world, visiting places including Greece, Peru, Costa Rica and Indonesia. Eventually, she settled in Dawson City, Canada.
Joining Gold Rush
Not much is known about the Portuguese lady’s early career apart from her travel adventures. But in her new home, she joined Gold Rush as they were desperate for more manpower.
Schnabel was hesitant to recruit unqualified workers, but Costa was a fast learner. Despite having no mining experience, Tatiana Costa soon became a reliable crew member, driving a loader and feeding the wash plant.
Since her debut, she has continued to appear on Gold Rush alongside Parker and the rest of the crew in multiple seasons, contributing to their work in Alaska and the Yukon. In Season 15, she was reported to have earned a promotion.
Because she is a bit of a nomad, it’s unlikely Tatiana will stay in the long term and become a professional miner. It’s a really tough industry to work in and because of this, very few women can handle this type of work. Other than traveling and digging for gold, she has an interest in scuba diving.
Income Breakdown and Net Worth
Tatiana Costa earns income from her work on Gold Rush, where cast members are generally reported to receive between about $10,000 and $25,000 per episode depending on role and experience – with newer crew members typically nearer the lower end of that range.
As part of Schnabel’s crew, she makes at least $34 an hour. These two sources of income can grow if Tatiana Costa decides to stay on the show longer. But at the time of writing, her net worth is estimated to be around $300,000.
Costa’s Boyfriend
Costa isn’t a supporting character on the show and doesn’t share much about her private life. But it is known from social media that she is currently dating Taylor Matejka. So far, Taylor has featured in 13 episodes of the show.
The couple doesn’t have any children together, but Tatiana is the proud mother of a pug called Nacho. The pair regularly post photos together on Instagram and both love the outdoors.
