Lighting Technicians
Occupation
$60,560
National Median Salary
$29.11
Median Hourly Wage
10,130
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2021-2024)
+17.7%
3 Year Change
$51,470
2021 Median
$60,560
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Lighting Technicians
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $101,490 | 2,700 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $101,260 | 2,730 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $93,250 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $77,690 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $77,200 | — |
Top Paying States for Lighting Technicians
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,670 | 70 |
| Hawaii | $90,530 | 40 |
| Colorado | $83,580 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $83,340 | 400 |
| New York | $83,200 | 910 |
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Motion Picture and Video Industries
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Traveler Accommodation
Accommodation
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
