SOC 274015

Lighting Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories. Excludes "Audio and Video Technicians" (27-4011).

National Median

$60,560

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$60,560

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,340

Experienced (90th pct)

$117,690

Total Employed

10,130

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,340 - $47,100
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,100 - $83,340
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$83,340 - $117,690

Highest Paying Locations for Lighting Technicians

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$120,610

+99.2% vs national

Washington

$109,670

+81.1% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$90,530

+49.5% vs national

Hawaii

$90,530

+49.5% vs national

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$88,770

+46.6% vs national

Lighting Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$120,610	60
Washington	$109,670	70
Urban Honolulu, HI	$90,530	30
Hawaii	$90,530	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$88,770	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$86,510	840
Colorado	$83,580	110
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$83,340	240
New Jersey	$83,340	400
New York	$83,200	910
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$83,200	2,440
California	$74,670	3,330
District of Columbia	$70,190	60
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$67,190	90
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$66,370	330
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$65,990	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$64,300	240
Nevada	$64,250	350
Oklahoma City, OK	$63,410	30
Oklahoma	$63,410	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$62,010	100
Massachusetts	$62,010	120
New Hampshire	$61,880	40
New Mexico	$61,180	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$60,570	70
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$60,480	260
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$60,320	180
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$59,170	120
Georgia	$58,610	240
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$57,360	290
Tennessee	$57,360	410
Pennsylvania	$57,010	260
St. Louis, MO-IL	$56,100	40
Michigan	$55,380	N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$55,320	480
Pittsburgh, PA	$54,760	50
South Carolina	$54,600	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$54,070	70
Texas	$54,070	250
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$53,520	90
Virginia	$52,000	N/A
Richmond, VA	$51,030	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$50,220	N/A
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$49,880	120
Utah	$48,830	140
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$48,800	80
Maryland	$48,380	220
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$48,150	70
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$48,080	50
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$47,680	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Lighting Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Lighting Technicians is $60,560, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Lighting Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Lighting Technicianss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $120,610.

How much can an experienced Lighting Technicians make?

Top-earning Lighting Technicianss (90th percentile) make $117,690 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.