Lighting Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $57,360 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.58
10th percentile $37,620
90th percentile $135,910
Employed locally 290
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,620
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $57,360
    75th
    $90,760
    90th
    $135,910

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 30% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Nashville, TN is $27.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.75 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 5.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,620 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.