How much does a lighting technician make in Washington?
$63,090a year
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.33 an hour or $5,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.33
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 29
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,930Median: $63,090Highest 10%: $82,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| Median | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| 75th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $82,960 | $39.88 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for lighting technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.33 ($63,090 a year).
Do lighting technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $63,090 against $68,060 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for lighting technician pay?
13 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a lighting technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,960 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.