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Lighting Technicians

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media (27-4015)

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.

Median Annual Wage

$60,560/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-4.6%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Technology (7)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Project

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5

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