As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Lighting Technician in Vermont is $44,559, equivalent to $21 per hour, $857 weekly, or $3,713 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 Vermont vary widely, spanning from $36,288 to $55,637. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,230) and 75th percentile ($50,358), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,637 per year. This $10,128 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, Vermont Lighting Technician often earn 1.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Vermont currently ranks 24 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 $36,288 VT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $40,230 VT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $44,559 VT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $50,358 VT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Lighting Technician Salary $55,637 VT August 01, 2026
25% $40,230 10% $36,288 90% $55,637 75% $50,358 $44,559 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 Barre, VT Avg. Salary $49,823 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $50,074 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $49,980 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $49,990 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $49,748 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $49,691 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $49,769 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $49,898 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $49,737 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $49,386 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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