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Lighting Technicians

Part of Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications, in the Journalism and Broadcasting pathway.

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 27-4015.00

What the work is

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 it pays

$53,150
Median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure published)
New workers start near $36,050
Experienced workers reach $68,850
  1. $36k10th
  2. $38k25th
  3. $53kMedian
  4. $65k75th
  5. $69k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $36,050, 25th $38,450, Median $53,150, 75th $64,890, 90th $68,850

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

-5%

U.S. employment change

800

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

12,100

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award · Training: Short-term on-the-job training

Alamo programs that lead here

  • San Antonio
  1. Radio-TV-Film

    Degree · Transfer pre-major · Creative & Communication Arts

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