As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Alabama is $41,708, equivalent to $20 per hour, $802 weekly, or $3,476 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 Alabama vary widely, spanning from $33,966 to $52,077. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,656) and 75th percentile ($47,136), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,077 per year. This $9,480 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, Alabama Lighting Technician often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Lighting Technician 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 Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $33,966 AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $37,656 AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $41,708 AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $47,136 AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $52,077 AL August 01, 2026
25% $37,656 10% $33,966 90% $52,077 75% $47,136 $41,708 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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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $43,504 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $46,472 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $42,968 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $45,170 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $45,815 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $44,177 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $45,312 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $44,955 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $45,468 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $43,489 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Lighting Technician

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