As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Ohio is $44,205, equivalent to $21 per hour, $850 weekly, or $3,684 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $35,999 to $55,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,910) and 75th percentile ($49,958), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,195 per year. This $10,048 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, Ohio Lighting Technician often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $35,999 OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $39,910 OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $44,205 OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $49,958 OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $55,195 OH August 01, 2026
25% $39,910 10% $35,999 90% $55,195 75% $49,958 $44,205 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $45,215 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $48,156 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $44,784 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $46,292 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $45,952 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $45,874 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $48,115 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $45,823 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $46,314 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $47,166 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Lighting Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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