New York Median
$78,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $68,060
State Rank
#4 of 27
780 employed here
How much does a Lighting Technician make in New York?
Lighting Technicians in New York take home a median of $78,000 annually — roughly $37.50 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $68,060.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $52,000 while the top 10% make $133,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,290 and $105,660 a year.
Lighting Technician salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,000 | $25.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,290 | $26.58 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $78,000 | $37.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $105,660 | $50.80 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,000 | $63.94 |
|
How New York compares
New York ranks 4th 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 $87,550Connecticut $72,450Georgia $70,150Oklahoma $67,110Louisiana $66,840Florida $62,190Nevada $61,250Tennessee $60,870Virginia $60,340Michigan $60,210Massachusetts $60,110Oregon $57,900Pennsylvania $57,660Ohio $54,940Montana $54,870Texas $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 New York
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 New York pay ($78,000) 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 New York?
The median Lighting Technician salary in New York is $78,000 per year, or about $37.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,000 at the entry level to $133,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Lighting Technicians about 15% more than the national median of $68,060. New York ranks 4th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Lighting Technicians?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $78,000 a year. About 780 Lighting Technicians are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.