As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Montana is $42,862, equivalent to $21 per hour, $824 weekly, or $3,572 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $34,905 to $53,517. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,697) and 75th percentile ($48,439), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,517 per year. This $9,742 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, Montana Lighting Technician often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $34,905 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $38,697 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $42,862 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $48,439 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $53,517 MT August 01, 2026
25% $38,697 10% $34,905 90% $53,517 75% $48,439 $42,862 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $46,531 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $46,465 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $47,590 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $46,381 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $46,357 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $46,396 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $46,475 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $46,312 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $46,488 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $46,398 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Lighting Technician

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