As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Aitkin, MN is $70,942, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,364 weekly, or $5,912 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Engineer in Aitkin, MN vary widely, spanning from $60,445 to $80,325. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,447) and 75th percentile ($75,854), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,325 per year. This $10,407 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aitkin Lighting Engineer often earn 5.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Lighting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $60,445 Aitkin, MN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $65,447 Aitkin, MN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $70,942 Aitkin, MN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $75,854 Aitkin, MN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $80,325 Aitkin, MN April 01, 2026
25% $65,447 10% $60,445 90% $80,325 75% $75,854 $70,942 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Aitkin, Minnesota    Aitkin (/ˈeɪkɪn/ AY-kin) is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,165 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of ....More

Aitkin, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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