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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Lighting Technicians Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, lighting technicians earn a median of $47,320 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$47,320
Bottom 10%
$41,190
Top 10%
$156,010
Employed in Illinois
230

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, lighting technicians earn a median of $47,320 — 22% below the national median of $60,560. Locally the range runs $41,190 to $156,010. About 230 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #22 of 30 states for lighting technicians pay — roughly the 28th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $109,670) by 132%. State employment of about 230 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$60,560
US bottom 10%
$36,340
US top 10%
$117,690

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