Montana Median
$54,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $68,060
State Rank
#18 of 27
50 employed here
How much does a Lighting Technician make in Montana?
Lighting Technicians in Montana take home a median of $54,870 annually — roughly $26.38 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $68,060.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $51,310 while the top 10% make $66,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,540 and $56,350 a year.
Lighting Technician salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $51,310 | $24.67 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $53,540 | $25.74 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $54,870 | $26.38 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,350 | $27.09 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $66,040 | $31.75 |
|
How Montana compares
Montana ranks 18th out of 27 states and territories for Lighting Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Lighting Technician salary in other states
Washington $126,100California $94,070New Jersey $87,550New York $78,000Connecticut $72,450Georgia $70,150Oklahoma $67,110Louisiana $66,840Florida $62,190Nevada $61,250Tennessee $60,870Virginia $60,340Michigan $60,210Massachusetts $60,110Oregon $57,900Pennsylvania $57,660Ohio $54,940Texas $53,150Indiana $50,080Nebraska $49,860North Carolina $49,410Maryland $49,080Utah $49,080Kansas $48,790South Carolina $46,720Missouri $41,900
Working as a Lighting Technician in Montana
Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Lighting Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($54,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Lighting Technician make in Montana?
The median Lighting Technician salary in Montana is $54,870 per year, or about $26.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,310 at the entry level to $66,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Lighting Technicians about 19% less than the national median of $68,060. Montana ranks 18th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Lighting Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $54,870 a year. About 50 Lighting Technicians are employed in Montana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.