How much does a lighting technician make in Boston?
$60,110a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.90 an hour or $5,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.90
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 29
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,020Median: $60,110Highest 10%: $82,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| 25th | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| Median | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| 75th | $65,860 | $31.66 | |
| 90th | $82,680 | $39.75 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.90 ($60,110 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $60,110 against $68,060 nationally, 12% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $60,110, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for lighting technician pay?
19 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,680 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.