Lighting Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $48,080 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $68,860
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $48,080
    75th
    $60,510
    90th
    $68,860

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Lighting Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Lighting Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,610
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $55,320
    Florida $39,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,600
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    Interpreters and Translators$45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,230
    Interior Designers$62,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lighting Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Lighting Technicians in Tampa, FL is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.44 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Lighting Technicians salaries?

    The median Lighting Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 20.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Lighting Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.