Lighting Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Lighting Technicians in California earn a median salary of $59,387 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $60,560. An estimated 2,940 lighting technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $48,150 to $83,200 depending on location.
$59,387
Avg median salary in California
$83,200
Highest paying metro
$48,150
Lowest paying metro
2,940
Employed in California
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Lighting Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,200 | $51,900 | $103,280 | 2,440 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,300 | $56,310 | $80,530 | 240 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,570 | $55,060 | $72,580 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,220 | $50,220 | $51,880 | — |
| San Diego, CA | $49,880 | $47,010 | $60,560 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,150 | $48,080 | $58,260 | 70 |