As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Oregon is $46,103, equivalent to $22 per hour, $887 weekly, or $3,842 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 Oregon vary widely, spanning from $37,545 to $57,564. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,623) and 75th percentile ($52,102), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,564 per year. This $10,479 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, Oregon Lighting Technician often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $37,545 OR August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $41,623 OR August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $46,103 OR August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $52,102 OR August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $57,564 OR August 01, 2026
25% $41,623 10% $37,545 90% $57,564 75% $52,102 $46,103 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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $51,768 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $51,387 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $48,576 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $48,015 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $47,211 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $47,728 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $49,506 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $47,786 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $48,664 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $49,258 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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