As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Pennsylvania is $45,195, equivalent to $22 per hour, $869 weekly, or $3,766 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $36,805 to $56,430. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,803) and 75th percentile ($51,076), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,430 per year. This $10,273 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, Pennsylvania Lighting Technician often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $36,805 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $40,803 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $45,195 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $51,076 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $56,430 PA August 01, 2026
25% $40,803 10% $36,805 90% $56,430 75% $51,076 $45,195 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $50,003 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $46,567 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $47,970 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $51,783 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $50,830 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $46,145 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $44,596 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $47,174 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $47,614 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $48,843 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Lighting Technician

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    Associate's Degree

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