As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in San Antonio, TX is $68,543, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,318 weekly, or $5,712 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 San Antonio, TX vary widely, spanning from $58,400 to $77,608. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,234) and 75th percentile ($73,288), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,608 per year. This $10,054 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, San Antonio Lighting Engineer often earn 4.5% lower than national averages. However, San Antonio currently ranks 642 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 $58,400 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $63,234 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $68,543 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $73,288 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $77,608 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
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    Lighting Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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