As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in New York is $48,264, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,022 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 York vary widely, spanning from $39,304 to $60,262. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,574) and 75th percentile ($54,544), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,262 per year. This $10,970 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 York Lighting Technician often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $39,304 NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $43,574 NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $48,264 NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $54,544 NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $60,262 NY August 01, 2026
25% $43,574 10% $39,304 90% $60,262 75% $54,544 $48,264 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $54,241 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $49,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $48,576 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $56,138 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $54,546 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $50,178 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $53,558 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $52,257 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $49,951 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $49,116 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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