As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Nebraska is $42,771, equivalent to $21 per hour, $823 weekly, or $3,564 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $34,831 to $53,403. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,615) and 75th percentile ($48,336), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,403 per year. This $9,721 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, Nebraska Lighting Technician often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $34,831 NE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $38,615 NE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $42,771 NE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $48,336 NE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $53,403 NE August 01, 2026
25% $38,615 10% $34,831 90% $53,403 75% $48,336 $42,771 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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $46,299 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $46,206 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $45,914 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $46,079 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $46,084 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $45,996 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $45,338 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $45,869 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $45,969 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $46,292 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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