As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Kansas is $43,229, equivalent to $21 per hour, $831 weekly, or $3,602 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 Kansas vary widely, spanning from $35,204 to $53,976. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,029) and 75th percentile ($48,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,976 per year. This $9,826 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, Kansas Lighting Technician often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 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 $35,204 KS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $39,029 KS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $43,229 KS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $48,855 KS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $53,976 KS August 01, 2026
25% $39,029 10% $35,204 90% $53,976 75% $48,855 $43,229 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 Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $45,428 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $45,440 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $45,416 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $45,313 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $45,372 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $45,344 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $45,382 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $45,286 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $45,348 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $45,356 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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