How much does a lighting technician make in Houston?
$49,740a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $49,740Highest 10%: $68,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $38,450 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $66,610 | $32.02 | |
| 90th | $68,520 | $32.94 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $60,250 |
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Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.91 ($49,740 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $49,740 against $68,060 nationally, 27% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,150, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for lighting technician pay?
28 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,520 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.