Lighting Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $65,990 +9% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $106,270
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $65,990
    75th
    $81,970
    90th
    $106,270

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 6% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,570

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.53 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 9% above 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.