As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Colorado is $46,321, equivalent to $22 per hour, $891 weekly, or $3,860 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $37,722 to $57,836. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,820) and 75th percentile ($52,349), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,836 per year. This $10,529 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, Colorado Lighting Technician often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $37,722 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $41,820 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $46,321 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $52,349 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $57,836 CO August 01, 2026
25% $41,820 10% $37,722 90% $57,836 75% $52,349 $46,321 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $49,734 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $48,709 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $48,462 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $48,634 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $49,047 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $50,824 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $50,210 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $50,486 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $48,478 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $48,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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