Lighting Technicians
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications · Journalism and Broadcasting
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $36,050; experienced workers reach $68,850. About 210 people do this job in Texas.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- -5%
- Openings a year
- 800
- Employed in 2024
- 12,100
Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award · Training: Short-term on-the-job training
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
1 program, with the college that teaches each.
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.
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