How much does a lighting technician make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $30.19 an hour or $5,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.19
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| 90th | $143,000 | $68.75 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Designer | $85,280 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,660 |
| Producer and Director | $79,590 |
| Technical Writer | $79,550 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $71,180 |
| Interior Designer | $69,770 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $68,020 |
| Editor | $64,250 |
| Writer and Author | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $30.19 ($62,790 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $62,790 against $68,060 nationally, 8% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $60,870, so Nashville pays 3% more.
Where does Nashville rank for lighting technician pay?
14 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,000 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.