How much does a Lighting Engineer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lighting Engineer in Sacramento, CA is $79,737. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,564 to a high of $90,669, with most professionals earning between $72,318 and $85,459.

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 $65,564 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $72,318 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $79,737 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $85,459 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $90,669 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $72,318 10% $65,564 90% $90,669 75% $85,459 $79,737 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lighting Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Lighting Engineer ranges from $72,318 to $85,459 with the average base salary of $79,737. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,318 to $85,459 with the average total cash compensation of $79,737.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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