SOC 27-4015 · May 2025 · United States
Lighting Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Lighting Technicians across the United States is $68,060 per year, measured over 8,900 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $126,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Lighting Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 201.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $126,100 and Missouri pays $41,900.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $126,100 | 80 | |
| 2 | California | $94,070 | 2,950 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $87,550 | 340 | |
| 4 | New York | $78,000 | 780 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $72,450 | 80 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $70,150 | 260 | |
| 7 | Oklahoma | $67,110 | 60 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $66,840 | 40 | |
| 9 | Florida | $62,190 | 600 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $61,250 | 390 |
States with the most Lighting Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,950 | $94,070 | |
| 2 | New York | 780 | $78,000 | |
| 3 | Florida | 600 | $62,190 | |
| 4 | Nevada | 390 | $61,250 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 340 | $87,550 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 280 | $60,870 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 260 | $70,150 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 260 | $54,940 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 230 | $60,210 | |
| 10 | Texas | 210 | $53,150 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $126,110 | 70 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $105,010 | 2,040 |
| 3 | New York | $87,510 | 720 |
| 4 | Orlando | $79,380 | 240 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $74,000 | 320 |
| 6 | Chicago | $72,790 | 130 |
| 7 | San Jose | $70,970 | 70 |
| 8 | Atlanta | $70,150 | 200 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City | $67,110 | 40 |
| 10 | Buffalo | $67,080 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.