Lighting Technicians
SOC Code: 27-4015 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Lighting Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,194 | $88,442 | $115,710 | $142,958 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $60,486 | $87,651 | $114,795 | $141,960 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $60,486 | $87,651 | $114,795 | $141,960 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $61,318 | $88,192 | $115,086 | $141,960 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $60,632 | $87,422 | $114,192 | $140,982 |
| Bellingham, WA | $60,070 | $86,632 | $113,194 | $139,755 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $60,070 | $86,632 | $113,194 | $139,755 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,070 | $86,632 | $113,194 | $139,755 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $60,070 | $86,632 | $113,194 | $139,755 |
| Flint, MI | $46,051 | $67,184 | $88,296 | $109,429 |
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