Lighting Technician Salary in Virginia: $58,000 Average

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Average base salary, Virginia

$58,000 / year

≈ $4,850 per month · $27.88 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Virginia · median $62,500

25th percentile
$46,000Average
$58,00075th percentile
$66,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Lighting Technician salary by state

California$96,500

Connecticut$80,500

Florida$67,000

Georgia$83,500

Indiana$66,000

Kansas$56,500

Louisiana$79,500

Maryland$62,000

Massachusetts$68,000

Michigan$60,000

Missouri$62,500

Montana$58,000

Nebraska$56,500

Nevada$64,000

New Jersey$94,000

New York$89,000

North Carolina$59,000

Ohio$56,500

Oklahoma$77,000

Oregon$71,000

Pennsylvania$66,500

South Carolina$48,500

Tennessee$78,000

Texas$54,000

Utah$55,500

Virginia$58,000

Washington$133,000

About this role

Lighting Technician is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Lighting Technician work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Lighting Technicians do

Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.

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Lighting Technician salary by industry

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

2,270 workers

$67,500

Information

2,200 workers

$117,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

980 workers

$82,500

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

880 workers

$66,000

Construction

650 workers

$60,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

650 workers

$72,500

Accommodation and Food Services

480 workers

$76,500

Educational Services

260 workers

$60,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Lighting Technician pays 6% below the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).

Similar-paying roles in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$81,500

Designers, All Other$82,000

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$84,000

Interior Designer$77,000

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$86,000

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$76,000

Choreographer$75,500

Media and Communication Workers, All Other$87,000

Film and Video Editors$89,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lighting Technician make?

The average base salary for a Lighting Technician in the United States is $81,000 per year, or about $38.94 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $54,500 and $99,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?

The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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