Top 15 cities for lighting technicians by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $131,060 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,180 |
| New York, NY | $92,420 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,610 |
| Nashville, TN | $85,710 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,610 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $79,510 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,140 |
| Portland, OR | $70,330 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,490 |
| Washington, DC | $67,390 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,850 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,820 |
| Boston, MA | $65,820 |
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Lighting Technicians salary by state
Washington pays lighting technicians the most statewide, $128,570 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $128,570 | $126,100 | 80 | 1 | $131,060 | $131,060 |
| California | $93,240 | $94,070 | 2,950 | 6 | $101,180 | $57,580 |
| New Jersey | $90,900 | $87,550 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $86,010 | $78,000 | 780 | 2 | $92,420 | $65,820 |
| Georgia | $80,730 | $70,150 | 260 | 1 | $79,140 | $79,140 |
| Illinois | n/a | n/a | 160 | 1 | $79,610 | $79,610 |
| Connecticut | $77,880 | $72,450 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $76,720 | $66,840 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $75,390 | $60,870 | 280 | 1 | $85,710 | $85,710 |
| Oklahoma | $74,340 | $67,110 | 60 | 1 | $79,510 | $79,510 |
| Oregon | $68,750 | $57,900 | 180 | 1 | $70,330 | $70,330 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $67,390 | $67,390 |
| Massachusetts | $65,850 | $60,110 | n/a | 1 | $65,820 | $65,820 |
| Florida | $64,900 | $62,190 | 600 | 3 | $68,490 | $56,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,280 | $57,660 | 100 | 1 | $66,850 | $66,850 |
| Indiana | $63,970 | $50,080 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $61,920 | $61,250 | 390 | 1 | $62,150 | $62,150 |
| Missouri | $60,360 | $41,900 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $59,940 | $49,080 | 130 | 1 | $60,330 | $60,330 |
| Michigan | $58,090 | $60,210 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $56,820 | $49,410 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $56,100 | $54,870 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $55,910 | $60,340 | 190 | 1 | $55,570 | $55,570 |
| Ohio | $54,700 | $54,940 | 260 | 2 | $62,490 | $52,100 |
| Kansas | $54,660 | $48,790 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $54,630 | $49,860 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $53,860 | $49,080 | 120 | 1 | $65,660 | $65,660 |
| Texas | $52,400 | $53,150 | 210 | 2 | $58,650 | $51,670 |
| South Carolina | $46,770 | $46,720 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $39,790 | $38,400 | n/a | 1 | $40,170 | $40,170 |
Lighting Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $131,060 | $126,110 | $63.01 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,180 | $105,010 | $48.65 | 2,040 |
| New York, NY | $92,420 | $87,510 | $44.43 | 720 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,610 | $74,000 | $43.08 | 320 |
| Nashville, TN | $85,710 | $62,790 | $41.21 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,480 | $70,970 | $38.69 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,610 | $72,790 | $38.28 | 130 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $79,510 | $67,110 | $38.23 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,140 | $70,150 | $38.05 | 200 |
| Portland, OR | $70,330 | $58,280 | $33.81 | 140 |
| Orlando, FL | $68,490 | $79,380 | $32.93 | 240 |
| Washington, DC | $67,390 | $63,090 | $32.40 | 150 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,850 | $56,880 | $32.14 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $65,820 | $67,080 | $31.64 | 50 |
| Boston, MA | $65,820 | $60,110 | $31.64 | n/a |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $65,660 | $65,590 | $31.57 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $65,620 | $58,610 | $31.55 | 170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,490 | $64,330 | $30.04 | 60 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $62,150 | $61,250 | $29.88 | 380 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,460 | $61,040 | $29.55 | 130 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,330 | $50,030 | $29.01 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,170 | $58,510 | $28.45 | 90 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,650 | $60,250 | $28.20 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,580 | $60,950 | $27.68 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $56,260 | $54,460 | $27.05 | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $55,570 | $55,220 | $26.72 | 30 |
| Columbus, OH | $52,100 | $55,740 | $25.05 | 40 |
| Houston, TX | $51,670 | $49,740 | $24.84 | 50 |
| San Juan, PR | $40,170 | $38,400 | $19.31 | n/a |
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Lighting Technicians salary: questions
Where do lighting technicians make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $131,060 a year, among the 29 metro areas we cover.
What is the average lighting technicians salary in the U.S.?
$78,380 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $68,060, so half of lighting technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should lighting technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of lighting technicians nationwide earn between $52,770 (25th percentile) and $95,640 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays lighting technicians the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $128,570 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is lighting technicians pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $40,170 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4015.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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