How much does a lighting technician make in Dallas?
$60,250a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.97 an hour or $5,021 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.97
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,280Median: $60,250Highest 10%: $70,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $60,250 | $28.97 | |
| 75th | $68,840 | $33.10 | |
| 90th | $70,820 | $34.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| Houston, TX | $49,740 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.97 ($60,250 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $60,250 against $68,060 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,150, so Dallas pays 13% more.
Where does Dallas rank for lighting technician pay?
18 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,820 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.