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SOC 27-4015·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Lighting Technicians
Median wage
$85,462
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
910
How pay grows with experience
Lighting Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $59,164 |
| Median (typical) | $85,462 |
| Experienced | $107,046 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Lighting Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $88,856 |
| Long Island | $88,856 |
| New York City | $88,856 |
| Western New York | $67,787 |
| Finger Lakes | $67,184 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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