How much does a Lighting Engineer make in New York, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lighting Engineer in New York, NY is $83,999. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,127 to a high of $97,381, with most professionals earning between $78,308 and $91,004.

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 $73,127 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $78,308 New York,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $83,999 New York,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $91,004 New York,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $97,381 New York,NY March 01, 2025
25% $78,308 10% $73,127 90% $97,381 75% $91,004 $83,999 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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Average Base Salary

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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Lighting Engineer ranges from $78,308 to $91,004 with the average base salary of $83,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,028 to $94,009 with the average total cash compensation of $86,122.

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