Occupation Salary Profile

Lighting Technicians

SOC Code: 27-4015

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories. Excludes ā€œAudio and Video Techniciansā€ (27-4011).

National Median (BLS)
$51,110
ā–¼ -6.32% Nominal ā–¼ -9.28% Real
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Average Base Salary
$54,550
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
140
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Lighting Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $34,560
25th Percentile $42,390
National Median (50th Percentile) $51,110
75th Percentile $62,240
90th Percentile $75,310
P10: $34,560 P50 (Median): $51,110 P90: $75,310