Lighting Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,570 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $97,250
Employed locally 70
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $55,060
    50th (median)
    $60,570
    75th
    $72,580
    90th
    $97,250

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 38% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 62% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,170
    South Carolina $54,600

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$54,520
    Public Relations Specialists$101,200
    Graphic Designers$98,530
    Technical Writers$135,880
    Art Directors$170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in San Jose, CA is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 0% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,060.