As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Engineer in Taylor, MI is $73,496, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,413 weekly, or $6,125 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 Taylor, MI vary widely, spanning from $62,621 to $83,217. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,804) and 75th percentile ($78,585), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,217 per year. This $10,781 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, Taylor Lighting Engineer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Taylor currently ranks 355 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 $62,621 Taylor, MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $67,804 Taylor, MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $73,496 Taylor, MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $78,585 Taylor, MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Engineer Salary $83,217 Taylor, MI April 01, 2026
25% $67,804 10% $62,621 90% $83,217 75% $78,585 $73,496 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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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Taylor, Michigan    Taylor is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 63,131 at the 2010 census. Originally known as Taylor Township, its....More

Taylor, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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