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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Arizona | 70 | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| California | 1,100 | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Florida | 370 | $51,560 | $24.79 | |
| Georgia | 120 | $86,410 | $41.54 | |
| Indiana | 40 | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| Kansas | $39,050 | $18.77 | ||
| Michigan | 60 | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| Missouri | $53,400 | $25.67 | ||
| Nevada | 180 | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| New Jersey | 550 | $70,110 | $33.71 | |
| New Mexico | 30 | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| New York | 310 | $76,920 | $36.98 | |
| North Carolina | 70 | $69,860 | $33.59 | |
| Pennsylvania | 130 | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| South Carolina | 40 | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| South Dakota | 40 | $41,610 | $20.01 | |
| Tennessee | 200 | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Texas | 90 | $82,220 | $39.53 | |
| Utah | $37,990 | $18.27 | ||
| Virginia | $48,350 | $23.24 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the operation and maintenance of camera and lighting equipment and the production of finished still, video, and film products under the supervision of photographers, directors, and editors. Includes instruction in equipment setup and maintenance; lighting; power supplies; studio and film set tasks such as camera operator, grip, and best boy; plate and negative handling and development; laboratory procedures; and digital software applications.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.
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$58,020 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as lighting technicians.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 14%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 39%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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