How much does a lighting technician make in Los Angeles?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $50.49 an hour or $8,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.49
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,300Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $160,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.49 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.67 | |
| 90th | $160,500 | $77.17 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $74,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,970 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,950 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,510 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
| Craft Artist | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $50.49 ($105,000 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $105,000 against $68,060 nationally, 54% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $94,070, so Los Angeles pays 12% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for lighting technician pay?
2 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,500 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.