Lighting Technician Career

Job Description: 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.


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Lighting Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,250

Median Hourly Wage

$23.68*

Total Employed Nationally

116,080


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.