How much does a lighting technician make in Chicago?
$72,790a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $72,790Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $57,170 | $27.49 | |
| Median | $72,790 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $112,500 | $54.08 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.67 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $35.00 ($72,790 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $72,790 against $68,060 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Chicago rank for lighting technician pay?
6 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,900 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.