Lighting Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,960 or more. The middle half of lighting technicians in Washington earn between $55,290 and $75,000.
- $46K10th
- $55K25th
- $63KMedian
- $75K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,390 | $5,616 | $32.40 |
| Median | $63,090 | $5,258 | $30.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,290 | $4,608 | $26.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lighting Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Lighting technicians in Washington earn 14% less than the U.S. average ($78,380). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $68,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $67,390 | $63,090 | $45,930 | $82,960 | 150 |
| United States | $78,380 | $68,060 | $42,310 | $130,760 | 8,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lighting Technicians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $67,390, a single filer in Washington takes home about $53,305 a year, or $4,442 a month and $2,050 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $54,042 | $4,503 |
| Working in DC | $53,305 | $4,442 |
| Working in MD | $53,249 | $4,437 |
| Working in VA | $53,178 | $4,432 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for lighting technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $67,390 buys what about $61,892 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Lighting Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$60,330
- Richmond, VA$55,570
- Philadelphia, PA$66,850
- New York, NY$92,420
- Columbus, OH$52,100
- Buffalo, NY$65,820
Highest-paying cities for lighting technicians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,060).
- Seattle, WA$131,060
- Los Angeles, CA$101,180
- New York, NY$92,420
- San Francisco, CA$89,610
- Nashville, TN$85,710
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Lighting Technicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do lighting technicians make an hour in Washington?
$32.40 an hour on average, and $30.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lighting technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lighting technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $53,305 a year ($4,442 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,390.
Do lighting technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($78,380).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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