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Lighting Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lighting Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$94,070
Median Annual Salary
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+26.0% vs 2024
$93,240
Mean Salary
$94,070
Median Salary
$45.23
Hourly Rate
2,950 people work as Lighting Technicians in California
Lighting Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Lighting Technicians in California earn a median salary of $94,070 per year ($7,839/month).
This is 50.2% above the national average of $62,618.
California ranks #2 out of 27 states for Lighting Technicians pay.
Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 26.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Lighting Technicians
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.
Salaries for Lighting Technicians in California range from $50,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $159,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,040 and $109,560.
How much do Lighting Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Lighting Technicians in California is $94,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $93,240.
What is the salary range for a Lighting Technicians in California?
Salaries for Lighting Technicians in California range from $50,910 at the 10th percentile to $159,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,040 and $109,560.
What is the starting salary for a Lighting Technicians in California?
Entry-level Lighting Technicians positions in California typically start around $50,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,040 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lighting Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,950 people are employed as Lighting Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Lighting Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Lighting Technicians in California is approximately $45.23 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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