Highest-paying cities for lighting technicians
Seattle, WA leads at $126,110 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $126,110 | $103,890–$144,570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,010 | $78,770–$109,560 |
| New York, NY | $87,510 | $64,510–$109,380 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,380 | $59,260–$81,120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,000 | $67,550–$103,530 |
| Chicago, IL | $72,790 | $57,170–$112,490 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,970 | $56,880–$90,460 |
| Atlanta, GA | $70,150 | $61,790–$95,300 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $67,110 | $67,110–$85,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $67,080 | $45,380–$74,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,330 | $49,820–$78,640 |
| Washington, DC | $63,090 | $55,290–$75,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,790 | $45,760–$132,210 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $61,250 | $45,990–$80,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,040 | $49,760–$65,160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,950 | $45,380–$60,950 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,250 | $51,410–$68,840 |
| Miami, FL | $58,610 | $47,100–$83,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,510 | $50,440–$60,550 |
| Portland, OR | $58,280 | $51,820–$78,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,880 | $52,990–$78,430 |
| Columbus, OH | $55,740 | $47,480–$57,350 |
| Richmond, VA | $55,220 | $49,630–$60,780 |
| Tampa, FL | $54,460 | $40,430–$63,710 |
| Baltimore, MD | $50,030 | $41,640–$81,500 |
| Houston, TX | $49,740 | $38,450–$66,610 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.