As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Florida is $42,953, equivalent to $21 per hour, $826 weekly, or $3,579 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Lighting Technician in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Lighting Technician in Florida vary widely, spanning from $34,978 to $53,625. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,779) and 75th percentile ($48,539), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,625 per year. This $9,760 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, Florida Lighting Technician often earn 5.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Florida currently ranks 38 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 $34,978 FL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $38,779 FL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $42,953 FL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $48,539 FL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $53,625 FL April 01, 2026
25% $38,779 10% $34,978 90% $53,625 75% $48,539 $42,953 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 Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $47,120 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $44,292 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $41,783 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $46,268 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $42,695 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $44,871 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $46,160 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $45,733 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $46,405 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $44,057 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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