Lighting Technicians

Occupation

$60,560
National Median Salary
$29.11
Median Hourly Wage
10,130
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$36,340
$47,100
$60,560
$83,340
$117,690

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 —

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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