Lighting Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for lighting technicians is $68,060, or $32.72 per hour. About 8,900 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $126,100 in Washington to $41,900 in Missouri.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 27 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $126,100 | $60.63 | 80 | 0.40 |
| 2 | California | $94,070 | $45.22 | 2,950 | 2.83 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $87,550 | $42.09 | 340 | 1.39 |
| 4 | New York | $78,000 | $37.50 | 780 | 1.41 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $72,450 | $34.83 | 80 | 0.81 |
| 6 | Georgia | $70,150 | $33.73 | 260 | 0.94 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | $67,110 | $32.27 | 60 | 0.58 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $66,840 | $32.14 | 40 | 0.40 |
| 9 | Florida | $62,190 | $29.90 | 600 | 1.05 |
| 10 | Nevada | $61,250 | $29.45 | 390 | 4.44 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $60,870 | $29.27 | 280 | 1.50 |
| 12 | Virginia | $60,340 | $29.01 | 190 | 0.82 |
| 13 | Michigan | $60,210 | $28.95 | 230 | 0.91 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $60,110 | $28.90 | — | — |
| 15 | Oregon | $57,900 | $27.84 | 180 | 1.63 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $57,660 | $27.72 | 100 | 0.29 |
| 17 | Ohio | $54,940 | $26.41 | 260 | 0.81 |
| 18 | Montana | $54,870 | $26.38 | 50 | 1.64 |
| 19 | Texas | $53,150 | $25.55 | 210 | 0.26 |
| 20 | Indiana | $50,080 | $24.08 | 190 | 1.06 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $49,860 | $23.97 | — | — |
| 22 | North Carolina | $49,410 | $23.76 | — | — |
| 23 | Utah | $49,080 | $23.60 | 120 | 1.19 |
| 24 | Maryland | $49,080 | $23.60 | 130 | 0.85 |
| 25 | Kansas | $48,790 | $23.46 | — | — |
| 26 | South Carolina | $46,720 | $22.46 | 60 | 0.48 |
| 27 | Missouri | $41,900 | $20.14 | 90 | 0.54 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do lighting technicians make?
The median annual wage for lighting technicians in the United States is $68,060, or $32.72 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $42,310, and the top 10% earn $130,760.
How many lighting technicians are employed in the U.S.?
About 8,900 people work as lighting technicians nationwide.
Which state pays lighting technicians the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $126,100, followed by California ($94,070) and New Jersey ($87,550).
Which state pays lighting technicians the least?
Missouri has the lowest median at $41,900.
Where are lighting technicians jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Nevada at 4.44×.