Lighting Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $54,070 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $54,070
90th percentile $61,760
Employed locally 70
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,070
    25th
    $54,070
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $61,760

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lighting Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $120,610
    Washington $109,670
    Urban Honolulu, HI $90,530
    Hawaii $90,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,510

    Nearby metros — Lighting Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,520
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,740

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $64,380
    Graphic Designers $61,040
    Coaches and Scouts $34,680
    Producers and Directors $73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,160
    Interior Designers $61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Austin, TX is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 10.7% below the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lighting Technicians in Austin?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $54,070 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,070.