Lighting Technicians Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $86,510 +42.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.59
10th percentile $57,790
90th percentile $129,950
Employed locally 840
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,790
    25th
    $70,000
    50th (median)
    $86,510
    75th
    $106,100
    90th
    $129,950

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lighting Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $120,610
    Washington $109,670
    Hawaii $90,530
    Urban Honolulu, HI $90,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,770
    Colorado $83,580

    Nearby metros — Lighting Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,570

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $106,730
    Public Relations Specialists $79,990
    Editors $99,220
    Graphic Designers $75,850
    Coaches and Scouts $58,400
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in New York, NY-NJ is $41.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.96 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in New York, NY-NJ is 42.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,790 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,000.