27-4015

Lighting Technicians

Role Overview

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 “Audio and Video Technicians” (27-4011).

Recommended Majors

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.

Related Careers

Actors Actors, Producers, and Directors Art and Design Workers Art Directors Artists and Related Workers Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$109,670
Hawaii	$90,530
Colorado	$83,580
New Jersey	$83,340
New York	$83,200
California	$74,670
District of Columbia	$70,190
Nevada	$64,250
Oklahoma	$63,410
Massachusetts	$62,010
New Hampshire	$61,880
New Mexico	$61,180
Georgia	$58,610
Tennessee	$57,360
Pennsylvania	$57,010

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$60,560

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-4.6%

Avg. annual openings

0.8k

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