Lighting Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,740 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $68,520
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $38,450
    50th (median)
    $49,740
    75th
    $66,610
    90th
    $68,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,520

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    Graphic Designers $56,380
    Interpreters and Translators $39,320
    Editors $29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Houston, TX is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.94 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 17.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,450.