Lighting Technicians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $58,610 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $99,760
Employed locally 170
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $83,890
    90th
    $99,760

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $55,320
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,080
    Florida $39,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,340
    Graphic Designers $57,770
    Coaches and Scouts $47,780
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,080
    Interior Designers $61,820
    Producers and Directors $77,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Miami, FL is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.96 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Miami, FL is 3.2% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.