Lighting Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $50,220 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $78,010
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $50,220
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $78,010

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $83,200
    California $74,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,170

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.