Lighting Technicians
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.
At a Glance
Lighting Technicians earns a median of $60,560/yr with -4.6% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel.
$60,560/yr
-4.6%
1
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
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