Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Lighting Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $60,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. Setup lighting used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. General Information 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). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Lighting Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Lighting Technician. +26.1% Employment Change Employment for Lighting Technician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 26.1% between 2025 and 2030. $28.88 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $28.88/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.88, while experienced workers are paid $29.44. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 23 Lighting Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 29. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Lighting Technician are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Lighting Technician include Computers and Electronics, Communications and Media, and Telecommunications. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Lighting Technician is Bachelor's. 55% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
