As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Indiana is $43,579, equivalent to $21 per hour, $838 weekly, or $3,632 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 Indiana vary widely, spanning from $35,489 to $54,412. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,344) and 75th percentile ($49,250), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,412 per year. This $9,906 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, Indiana Lighting Technician often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 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 $35,489 IN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $39,344 IN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $43,579 IN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $49,250 IN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $54,412 IN August 01, 2026
25% $39,344 10% $35,489 90% $54,412 75% $49,250 $43,579 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 Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $44,225 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $47,288 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $46,225 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $46,477 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $46,184 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $46,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $45,935 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $46,325 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $46,153 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $47,342 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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