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.
- O*NET-SOC code
27-4015.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$68,060
Employment, U.S.8,900
Median hourly wage$32.72
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42,310 | $52,770 | $68,060 | $95,640 | $130,760 |
By state (29)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,950 | $94,070 | 2.83 |
| Colorado | 150 | Not available | 0.91 |
| Connecticut | 80 | $72,450 | 0.81 |
| Florida | 600 | $62,190 | 1.05 |
| Georgia | 260 | $70,150 | 0.94 |
| Illinois | 160 | Not available | 0.47 |
| Indiana | 190 | $50,080 | 1.06 |
| Kansas | $48,790 | ||
| Louisiana | 40 | $66,840 | 0.40 |
| Maryland | 130 | $49,080 | 0.85 |
| Massachusetts | $60,110 | ||
| Michigan | 230 | $60,210 | 0.91 |
| Missouri | 90 | $41,900 | 0.54 |
| Montana | 50 | $54,870 | 1.64 |
| Nebraska | $49,860 | ||
| Nevada | 390 | $61,250 | 4.44 |
| New Jersey | 340 | $87,550 | 1.39 |
| New York | 780 | $78,000 | 1.41 |
| North Carolina | $49,410 | ||
| Ohio | 260 | $54,940 | 0.81 |
| Oklahoma | 60 | $67,110 | 0.58 |
| Oregon | 180 | $57,900 | 1.63 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $57,660 | 0.29 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $46,720 | 0.48 |
| Tennessee | 280 | $60,870 | 1.50 |
| Texas | 210 | $53,150 | 0.26 |
| Utah | 120 | $49,080 | 1.19 |
| Virginia | 190 | $60,340 | 0.82 |
| Washington | 80 | $126,100 | 0.40 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Autodesk AutoCAD hot
- Microsoft Access hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Project hot
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Rockwell RSLogix
- SAP Maintenance
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 380 | 5.81 | $61,250 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,040 | 5.69 | $105,010 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 240 | 2.99 | $79,380 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 160 | 2.50 | $62,790 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 320 | 2.36 | $74,000 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 140 | 1.96 | $58,280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 130 | 1.44 | $61,040 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 720 | 1.33 | $87,510 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 200 | 1.22 | $70,150 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 170 | 1.04 | $58,610 |