As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Las Vegas, NV is $71,521, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,375 weekly, or $5,960 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Engineer in Las Vegas, NV vary widely, spanning from $60,955 to $81,014. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,990) and 75th percentile ($76,490), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,014 per year. This $10,500 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, Las Vegas Lighting Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Las Vegas currently ranks 460 statewide for Lighting Engineer job salary. 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 $60,955 Las Vegas, NV May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $65,990 Las Vegas, NV May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $71,521 Las Vegas, NV May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $76,490 Las Vegas, NV May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $81,014 Las Vegas, NV May 01, 2026
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lighting Engineer in Las Vegas, NV. The base salary for Lighting Engineer ranges from $65,990 to $76,490 with the average base salary of $71,521. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,644 to $80,481 with the average total cash compensation of $73,915.

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