As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Michigan is $44,709, equivalent to $21 per hour, $860 weekly, or $3,726 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $36,410 to $55,824. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,365) and 75th percentile ($50,527), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,824 per year. This $10,162 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, Michigan Lighting Technician often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $36,410 MI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $40,365 MI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $44,709 MI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $50,527 MI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $55,824 MI August 01, 2026
25% $40,365 10% $36,410 90% $55,824 75% $50,527 $44,709 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $49,235 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $46,244 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $47,308 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $47,387 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $47,824 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $46,116 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $46,459 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $46,358 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $46,226 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $46,190 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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