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Salary · New Jersey · BLS OEWS May 2024

Lighting Technicians Salary in New Jersey

In New Jersey, lighting technicians earn a median of $83,340 per year.

Median (New Jersey)
$83,340
Bottom 10%
$58,050
Top 10%
$101,050
Employed in New Jersey
400

How New Jersey compares

Refit analysis ·In New Jersey, lighting technicians earn a median of $83,340 — 38% above the national median of $60,560. Locally the range runs $58,050 to $101,050. About 400 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New Jersey ranks #4 of 30 states for lighting technicians pay — roughly the 90th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $109,670) by 32%. State employment of about 400 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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