Lighting Technician Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Lighting Technicians in Oklahoma, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$67,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $68,060
State Rank
#7 of 27
60 employed here

How much does a Lighting Technician make in Oklahoma?

A Lighting Technician working in Oklahoma earns a median salary of $67,110 per year, or about $32.26 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $68,060 for this occupation.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $40,960 while the top 10% make $134,480 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,160 and $83,800 a year.

Lighting Technician salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,960$19.69
25th percentile (early career)$53,160$25.56
50th percentile (median)$67,110$32.26
75th percentile (experienced)$83,800$40.29
90th percentile (top earners)$134,480$64.65

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 7th out of 27 states and territories for Lighting Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$126,100
2California$94,070
3New Jersey$87,550
4New York$78,000
5Connecticut$72,450

Working as a Lighting Technician in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($67,110) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Lighting Technician salary in Oklahoma is $67,110 per year, or about $32.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,960 at the entry level to $134,480 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Lighting Technicians about 1% less than the national median of $68,060. Oklahoma ranks 7th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Lighting Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,110 a year. About 60 Lighting Technicians are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.