How much does a lighting technician make in New York?
$87,510a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $42.07 an hour or $7,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.07
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,770Median: $87,510Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,770 | $25.37 | |
| 25th | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| Median | $87,510 | $42.07 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.59 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.97 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| Buffalo, NY | $67,080 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $42.07 ($87,510 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $87,510 against $68,060 nationally, 29% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,000, so New York pays 12% more.
Where does New York rank for lighting technician pay?
3 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 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.