How much does a lighting technician make in Portland?
$58,280a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,820Median: $58,280Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| 25th | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| Median | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.02 ($58,280 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $58,280 against $68,060 nationally, 14% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,900, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for lighting technician pay?
22 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 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.