Career overview
Lighting Technicians
O*NET-SOC 27-4015.00
Median pay / yr$60,560
OutlookBelow Average
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 takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Lighting Technicians.
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