The average salary for a lighting technician in the United States is $73,250, but the range typically falls between $47,470 and $82,980. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.22, with a range between $22.82 and $39.89.
There are approximately 9,520 people employed as a lighting technician in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of lighting technicians.The state with the best pay for a lighting technician is Washington, with an average annual salary of $114,160, while Michigan has the lowest average annual salary of $42,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,680 | $18.11 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Median | $62,240 | $29.92 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,980 | $39.89 |
| 90th Percentile | $126,590 | $60.86 |
The salary of a lighting technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a lighting technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for lighting technicians are Washington, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California while the worst states are Michigan, New Mexico, South Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $38,520 | $82,070 | $137,270 |
| Colorado | $44,720 | $76,770 | $116,600 |
| District of Columbia | $45,460 | $68,020 | $105,980 |
| Florida | $36,610 | $52,930 | $66,460 |
| Georgia | $38,220 | $72,700 | $131,120 |
| Illinois | $46,710 | $57,650 | $77,430 |
| Indiana | $31,860 | $53,140 | $112,320 |
| Kansas | $37,910 | $50,900 | $73,360 |
| Maryland | $35,780 | $62,370 | $97,510 |
| Massachusetts | $39,590 | $76,490 | $136,410 |
| Michigan | $30,900 | $42,890 | $58,610 |
| Missouri | $34,830 | $66,890 | $96,030 |
| Nebraska | $35,100 | $43,620 | $43,710 |
| Nevada | $50,960 | $69,570 | $94,740 |
| New Jersey | $59,570 | $76,800 | $80,980 |
| New Mexico | $36,750 | $43,680 | $58,860 |
| New York | $52,000 | $88,330 | $131,270 |
| North Carolina | $35,510 | $64,120 | $100,950 |
| Ohio | $37,600 | $48,860 | $74,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,610 | $70,100 | $128,850 |
| South Carolina | $16,920 | $61,640 | $139,960 |
| Texas | $46,590 | $66,050 | $79,200 |
| Utah | $35,610 | $56,090 | $95,110 |
| Virginia | $34,030 | $61,280 | $118,820 |
| Washington | $61,570 | $114,160 | $132,520 |
Even between cities, the salary of a lighting technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for lighting technicians is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $87,450.The city with the lowest average salary for lighting technicians is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, MI with an average salary of $42,380.
Areas with highest average salaries for lighting technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for lighting technicians
The number of lighting technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of lighting technicians has increased by 5,240. On average, the number of lighting technicians has been increasing by 40.8% each year. The salary of lighting technicians has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of lighting technicians has increased by $15,230. On average, the salary of lighting technicians has been increasing by 8.7% each year.
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