How much does a lighting technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.72 an hour or $5,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.72
- Average (mean)
- $78,380
- Jobs
- 8,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $52,770 | $25.37 | |
| Median | $68,060 | $32.72 | |
| 75th | $95,640 | $45.98 | |
| 90th | $130,800 | $62.87 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $126,100 |
| California | $94,070 |
| New Jersey | $87,550 |
| New York | $78,000 |
| Connecticut | $72,450 |
| Georgia | $70,150 |
| Oklahoma | $67,110 |
| Louisiana | $66,840 |
| Florida | $62,190 |
| Nevada | $61,250 |
| Tennessee | $60,870 |
| Virginia | $60,340 |
| Michigan | $60,210 |
| Massachusetts | $60,110 |
| Oregon | $57,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,660 |
| Ohio | $54,940 |
| Montana | $54,870 |
| Texas | $53,150 |
| Indiana | $50,080 |
| Nebraska | $49,860 |
| North Carolina | $49,410 |
| Maryland | $49,080 |
| Utah | $49,080 |
| Kansas | $48,790 |
| South Carolina | $46,720 |
| Missouri | $41,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $126,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,000 |
| New York, NY | $87,510 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,380 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $72,790 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,970 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,150 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $67,110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $67,080 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $65,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 |
| Washington, DC | $63,090 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,790 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $61,250 |
In other countries
Lighting Technician belongs to the international group "Other artistic and cultural associate professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Sound Engineering Technician$73,130
- Photographer$44,660
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Film and Video Editor$75,420
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.72 ($68,060 a year).
How much does a lighting technician make a month?
About $5,672 a month before tax, based on a median of $68,060 a year.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,310 or less a year ($20.34 an hour); the top 10% make $130,800 or more.
Which state pays lighting technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $126,100 a year, followed by California ($94,070) and New Jersey ($87,550).
Which city pays lighting technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $126,100 a year.
How many lighting technicians are there in the United States?
About 8,900 people work as lighting technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.