As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in New Mexico is $42,049, equivalent to $20 per hour, $809 weekly, or $3,504 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $34,243 to $52,502. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,963) and 75th percentile ($47,521), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,502 per year. This $9,558 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, New Mexico Lighting Technician often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $34,243 NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $37,963 NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $42,049 NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $47,521 NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $52,502 NM August 01, 2026
25% $37,963 10% $34,243 90% $52,502 75% $47,521 $42,049 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $43,120 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $45,515 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $44,175 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $46,557 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $46,307 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $46,352 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $44,323 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $45,445 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $44,850 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $45,283 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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