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Lighting Technicians

Median Salary
62,240
Job Outlook
+3%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of broadcast, sound, and video technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 12,900 openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$37,210

10%

$62,240

Median

$124,800

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

No data available for this section.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.