Lighting Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $51,030 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $65,990
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $51,030
    75th
    $56,170
    90th
    $65,990

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Nevada $64,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,570
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,280
    Pennsylvania $57,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $48,800

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Richmond, VA is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.10 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 15.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.