As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Georgia is $43,788, equivalent to $21 per hour, $842 weekly, or $3,649 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $35,659 to $54,673. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,533) and 75th percentile ($49,486), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,673 per year. This $9,953 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, Georgia Lighting Technician often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $35,659 GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $39,533 GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $43,788 GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $49,486 GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $54,673 GA August 01, 2026
25% $39,533 10% $35,659 90% $54,673 75% $49,486 $43,788 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $44,038 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $47,490 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $45,290 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $44,071 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $43,859 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $43,945 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $43,998 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $43,981 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $43,556 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $45,071 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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