As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in the US is $45,401, equivalent to $22 per hour, $873 weekly, or $3,783 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,972 to $56,684. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,989) and 75th percentile ($51,307), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,684 per year. This $10,318 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Lighting Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies and industry startups. 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 Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $36,972 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $40,989 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $45,401 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $51,307 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $56,684 US September 01, 2026
25% $40,989 10% $36,972 90% $56,684 75% $51,307 $45,401 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Lighting Technician ?

Electrical lighting technicians (ELT) or simply lighting tech., are involved with rigging stage and location sets and controlling artificial, electric lights for art and entertainment venues (theatre or live music venues) or in video, television, or film production. In a theater production, lighting technicians work under the lighting designer and master electrician. In video, television, and film productions, lighting technicians work under the direction of the gaffer or chief lighting technician who takes their direction from the cinematographer. In live music, lighting technicians work und...

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    Lighting Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Audio Visual Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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