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Lighting technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Lighting Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.55
Average $24.55
Low $14.37
High $41.94

The average salary for a lighting technician is $24.55 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Lighting Technician job openings in United States

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Lighting Systems Technician/Sp...
Omaha, NE
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Lighting Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Gee Automotive Companies
 
$215,072per year
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MERCOR
 
$156,000per year
Acts Fleet Maintenance
 
$150,000per year
City of Campbell
 
$128,471per year
Active Production & Design
 
$123,500per year
CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS
 
$121,014per year

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Highest paying cities for Lighting Technicians near United States

  1. Mesa, AZ
    $32.18 per hour
  2. Gresham, OR
    $32.03 per hour
  3. Plymouth, MN
    $26.89 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $26.10 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $25.52 per hour

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