How much does a lighting technician make in Atlanta?
$70,150a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $33.73 an hour or $5,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.73
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,610Median: $70,150Highest 10%: $123,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,610 | $22.89 | |
| 25th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $70,150 | $33.73 | |
| 75th | $95,300 | $45.82 | |
| 90th | $123,000 | $59.14 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $33.73 ($70,150 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $70,150 against $68,060 nationally, 3% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $70,150, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for lighting technician pay?
8 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,000 or more.
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.