Lighting Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A lighting technician earns a median of $68,060 a year ($32.72 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $78,380. About 8,900 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $68,060
- Gross pay
- $2,617.69
- Federal income tax
- −$236.28
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$162.30
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$37.96
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,181.16
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $68,060
- Federal
- $6,143
- FICA
- $5,207
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $56,710
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Lighting Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 27-4015). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lighting technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.72; the average is $37.68.
What is the salary range for a lighting technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $42,310 and the top 10% earn over $130,760 a year.
How much is $68,060 after taxes?
About $56,710 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $53,606 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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