Average Salary for Lighting Technicians
SOC 27-4015 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Lighting Technicians in the United States is $60,560 ($29.11/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $36,340 at the 10th percentile to $117,690 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 10,130 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 17.7% since 2021.
Median Annual
$60,560
Mean Annual
$70,000
10th Pct
$36,340
75th Pct
$83,340
Employment
10,130
Salary Distribution
$36k
10th
$47k
25th
$61k
Median
$83k
75th
$118k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $120,610 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $90,530 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $88,770 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,510 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $83,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,200 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $67,190 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $66,370 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $65,990 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $63,410 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,010 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,570 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,480 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,320 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Washington | $109,670 |
| Hawaii | $90,530 |
| Colorado | $83,580 |
| New Jersey | $83,340 |
| New York | $83,200 |
| California | $74,670 |
| District of Columbia | $70,190 |
| Nevada | $64,250 |
| Oklahoma | $63,410 |
| Massachusetts | $62,010 |
| New Hampshire | $61,880 |
| New Mexico | $61,180 |
| Georgia | $58,610 |
| Tennessee | $57,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,010 |
| Michigan | $55,380 |
| South Carolina | $54,600 |
| Texas | $54,070 |
| Virginia | $52,000 |
| Utah | $48,830 |
| Maryland | $48,380 |
| Illinois | $47,320 |
| Kansas | $46,500 |
| Nebraska | $45,870 |
| Indiana | $45,690 |
| Oregon | $44,560 |
| Ohio | $42,940 |
| Missouri | $41,600 |
| Florida | $39,950 |
| North Carolina | $39,270 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Lighting Technicians broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $101,490 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $101,260 |
| Information | $101,170 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $93,250 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $77,690 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $77,200 |
| Accommodation | $77,010 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $77,010 |
| Casino Hotels | $77,010 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $68,620 |
| Retail Trade | $67,320 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $66,890 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | $66,690 |
| Wholesale Trade | $65,020 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $63,150 |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $62,580 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $61,410 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $61,040 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $61,040 |
| Specialized Design Services | $60,960 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $60,960 |
| Employment Services | $60,010 |
| Temporary Help Services | $60,010 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $60,010 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $59,810 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $59,330 |
| Other Support Services | $59,010 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $57,360 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $56,820 |
| Educational Services | $55,830 |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | $55,320 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $55,320 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $54,560 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $54,560 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $53,630 |
| Educational Services | $53,570 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $52,240 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $52,000 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $52,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $52,000 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $51,900 |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | $51,900 |
| Full-Service Restaurants | $51,900 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,220 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $49,510 |
| Construction | $49,510 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $49,500 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $49,500 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $48,180 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $48,180 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $48,180 |
| Performing Arts Companies | $47,850 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $47,560 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $47,560 |
| Spectator Sports | $46,380 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $46,030 |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $45,810 |
| Manufacturing | $45,690 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $38,380 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,560 |
| 2023 | $62,240 |
| 2022 | $61,650 |
| 2021 | $51,470 |