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Lighting Technicians in New Mexico

Want to work as a Lighting Technicians in New Mexico? Here’s what you need to know. 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. Excludes “Audio and Video Technicians” (27-4011).

What do Lighting Technicians Make in New Mexico?

For a lighting technicians working in New Mexico, the median annual wage is $61,180 per year (or roughly $29.41/hour).Earnings range from $38,500 at the 10th percentile to $127,190 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$38,500	$18.51
25th percentile	$38,950	$18.73
Median (50th)	$61,180	$29.41
75th percentile	$127,090	$61.10
90th percentile	$127,190	$61.15

The job concentration index in New Mexico nationwide is 0.84, indicating fewer lighting technicians per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, lighting technicians earn a median of $45,092 per year ($21.68/hour), higher than the New Mexico median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 88,113 lighting technicians nationwide. In New Mexico alone, approximately 50 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 120 lighting technicians.

Top States for Lighting Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of lighting technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	3,330
Florida	1,240
New York	910
Tennessee	410
New Jersey	400
Oregon	360
Nevada	350
Pennsylvania	260
Texas	250
Georgia	240
Illinois	230
Maryland	220
Utah	140
Indiana	120
Massachusetts	120
Colorado	110
Washington	70
Ohio	70
North Carolina	70
Kansas	70

Highest-Paying States for Lighting Technicians

Where lighting technicians earn the most: lighting technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$109,670
Hawaii	$90,530
Colorado	$83,580
New Jersey	$83,340
New York	$83,200
California	$74,670
District of Columbia	$70,190
Nevada	$64,250
Oklahoma	$63,410
Massachusetts	$62,010

Daily Tasks

Lighting Technicians typically:

• Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
• Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
• Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
• Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
• Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.
• Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.
• Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.
• Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.
• Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.
• Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.
• Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Audiovisual Communications

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Related Careers

Other careers like lighting technicians include:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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• Helpers–Electricians

Also Known As

Controls Technician (Controls Tech), Dimmer Board Operator, Electrical Lighting Technician (ELT), Entertainment Lighting Technician, Entertainment Professional, Gaffer, Lamp Operator, Light Technician (Light Tech), Lighting Controls Technician, Lighting Designer, Lighting Engineer, Lighting Operator, Lighting Service Technician (Lighting Service Tech), Lighting Specialist, Lighting Technician (Lighting Tech).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 27-4015.00