How much does a Lighting Technician make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lighting Technician in Lincoln, NE is $41,598. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,123 to a high of $50,467, with most professionals earning between $37,685 and $46,240.

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Lighting Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $34,123 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $37,685 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $41,598 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $46,240 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $50,467 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $37,685 10% $34,123 90% $50,467 75% $46,240 $41,598 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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  1. This Job:

    Lighting Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Audio Visual Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lighting Technician in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Lighting Technician ranges from $37,685 to $46,240 with the average base salary of $41,598. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,685 to $46,240 with the average total cash compensation of $41,598.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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