Highest-paying states for lighting technicians
Washington leads at $126,100 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $126,100 | $92,510–$136,150 |
| California | $94,070 | $61,040–$109,560 |
| New Jersey | $87,550 | $86,190–$102,980 |
| New York | $78,000 | $55,290–$105,660 |
| Connecticut | $72,450 | $65,170–$93,630 |
| Georgia | $70,150 | $61,790–$98,590 |
| Oklahoma | $67,110 | $53,160–$83,800 |
| Louisiana | $66,840 | $42,300–$108,160 |
| Florida | $62,190 | $48,380–$81,030 |
| Nevada | $61,250 | $45,990–$80,190 |
| Tennessee | $60,870 | $45,400–$82,920 |
| Virginia | $60,340 | $44,610–$64,320 |
| Michigan | $60,210 | $60,210–$60,210 |
| Oregon | $57,900 | $51,820–$78,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,660 | $47,440–$71,920 |
| Ohio | $54,940 | $47,360–$58,900 |
| Montana | $54,870 | $53,540–$56,350 |
| Texas | $53,150 | $38,450–$64,890 |
| Indiana | $50,080 | $43,630–$73,310 |
| Maryland | $49,080 | $42,660–$71,220 |
| Utah | $49,080 | $40,650–$65,580 |
| South Carolina | $46,720 | $44,160–$49,840 |
| Missouri | $41,900 | $35,040–$64,820 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.