As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Idaho is $42,376, equivalent to $20 per hour, $815 weekly, or $3,531 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $34,509 to $52,905. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,258) and 75th percentile ($47,888), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,905 per year. This $9,630 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, Idaho Lighting Technician often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $34,509 ID April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $38,258 ID April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $42,376 ID April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $47,888 ID April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $52,905 ID April 01, 2026
25% $38,258 10% $34,509 90% $52,905 75% $47,888 $42,376 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $41,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $49,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $42,567 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $42,567 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $41,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $41,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $42,631 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $41,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $49,586 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $49,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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