Lighting Technicians pay in California
$93,240avg. a year
$44.83 an hour · 2,950 employed
Lighting Technicians in California earn an average of $93,240 a year. That is $14,860 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $78,380. The best-paying metro area is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $101,180.
$94,070Median pay
$44.83Average hourly
+82%Avg. pay since 2021
#2Of 27 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for lighting technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
12,040 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$101,180
$48.65 an hour
2320 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$89,610
$43.08 an hour
370 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$80,480
$38.69 an hour
4130 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$61,460
$29.55 an hour
590 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$59,170
$28.45 an hour
660 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$57,580
$27.68 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Lighting Technicians pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California lighting technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $78,380 | $37.68 |
| California | $93,240 | $44.83 |
| Oregon | $68,750 | $33.05 |
| Nevada | $61,920 | $29.77 |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do lighting technicians make in California?
The average is $93,240 a year, and the median is $94,070. That is $14,860 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $78,380.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$44.83 an hour on average; the median is $45.22.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($101,180), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($89,610). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($57,580).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 27 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 27-4015. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national lighting technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.