As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Alameda, CA is $89,888, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,729 weekly, or $7,491 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 Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $76,588 to $101,778. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,926) and 75th percentile ($96,112), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,778 per year. This $13,186 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, Alameda Lighting Engineer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lighting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $76,588 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $82,926 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $89,888 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $96,112 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $101,778 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25% $82,926 10% $76,588 90% $101,778 75% $96,112 $89,888 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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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

Alameda, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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