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Lighting Technicians is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Lighting Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-4015 |
| title | Lighting Technicians |
| onet code | 27-4015.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 10,130 |
| a mean | 70,000 |
| a median | 60,560 |
| a pct10 | 36,340 |
| a pct25 | 47,100 |
| a pct75 | 83,340 |
| a pct90 | 117,690 |
| h mean | 33 |
| h median | 29 |
The day-to-day work of a lighting technicians typically centers on assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $109,670 and lowest in North Carolina at $39,270 — a 2.8× spread. The top five states (Washington, Hawaii, Colorado, New Jersey, New York) average $90,064. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $109,670 | $113,450 | $60,900 | $166,400 | 70 |
| Hawaii | $90,530 | $70,730 | $29,260 | $102,510 | 40 |
| Colorado | $83,580 | $79,030 | $45,140 | $120,620 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $83,340 | $82,090 | $58,050 | $101,050 | 400 |
| New York | $83,200 | $88,670 | $54,070 | $129,950 | 910 |
| California | $74,670 | $82,100 | $47,100 | $134,870 | 3,330 |
| District of Columbia | $70,190 | $79,440 | $48,510 | $143,730 | 60 |
| Nevada | $64,250 | $68,070 | $37,610 | $94,020 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $63,410 | $61,290 | $37,450 | $75,870 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $62,010 | $74,670 | $40,070 | $141,870 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $61,880 | $65,200 | $47,520 | $89,290 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $61,180 | $72,190 | $38,500 | $127,190 | 50 |
| Georgia | $58,610 | $59,080 | $40,400 | $72,460 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $57,360 | $71,480 | $38,040 | $129,420 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,010 | $62,850 | $35,920 | $83,580 | 260 |
| Michigan | $55,380 | $71,120 | $32,900 | $117,690 | — |
| South Carolina | $54,600 | $48,030 | $23,510 | $62,200 | 40 |
| Texas | $54,070 | $54,800 | $43,490 | $66,890 | 250 |
| Virginia | $52,000 | $51,580 | $28,310 | $70,340 | — |
| Utah | $48,830 | $55,050 | $32,480 | $79,690 | 140 |
| Maryland | $48,380 | $62,780 | $37,200 | $100,880 | 220 |
| Illinois | $47,320 | $63,510 | $41,190 | $156,010 | 230 |
| Kansas | $46,500 | $52,210 | $40,670 | $67,400 | 70 |
| Nebraska | $45,870 | $45,830 | $36,830 | $45,870 | 40 |
| Indiana | $45,690 | $55,470 | $34,810 | $135,370 | 120 |
| Oregon | $44,560 | $49,080 | $29,670 | $79,810 | 360 |
| Ohio | $42,940 | $46,450 | $38,030 | $60,810 | 70 |
| Missouri | $41,600 | $59,680 | $34,270 | $138,700 | 70 |
| Florida | $39,950 | $49,000 | $32,190 | $64,710 | 1,240 |
| North Carolina | $39,270 | $48,660 | $34,270 | $60,310 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for lighting technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Dimmer Board Operator or Electrical Lighting Technician (ELT) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Lighting Technicians compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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