As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Ashford, CT is $77,162, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,484 weekly, or $6,430 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 Ashford, CT vary widely, spanning from $65,744 to $87,368. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,185) and 75th percentile ($82,504), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,368 per year. This $11,319 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, Ashford Lighting Engineer often earn 1.9% 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 $65,744 Ashford, CT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $71,185 Ashford, CT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $77,162 Ashford, CT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $82,504 Ashford, CT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $87,368 Ashford, CT April 01, 2026
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Ashford, Connecticut    Ashford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Connecticut Quiet Corner. The population was 4,317 at the 2010 cens....More

Ashford, Connecticut  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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