How much does a lighting technician make in Seattle?
$126,100a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $60.63 an hour or $10,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.63
- Vs. national median
- +85%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,980Median: $126,100Highest 10%: $175,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| 25th | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| Median | $126,100 | $60.63 | |
| 75th | $144,600 | $69.50 | |
| 90th | $175,000 | $84.14 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| Portland, OR | $58,280 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $60.63 ($126,100 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $126,100 against $68,060 nationally, 85% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $126,100, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for lighting technician pay?
1 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,000 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.