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How much do lighting professional jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighting professional in the United States is $23.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do lighting people get paid?

Lighting professionals' salaries vary based on experience, location, and the complexity of projects. On average, they earn between $40,000 and $80,000 annually, with those in senior roles or working on large productions earning higher wages. Skills in electrical work, design, and familiarity with lighting equipment can influence earning potential.

What is the difference between Lighting Professional vs Lighting Designer?

AspectLighting ProfessionalLighting Designer
CredentialsVaries; often includes certifications like NCQLP or related technical trainingTypically holds a degree in lighting design, architecture, or related field
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, manufacturing, maintenance, and technical settingsArchitectural projects, theaters, commercial spaces, and interior design
Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries including construction, manufacturing, and technical servicesPrimarily in architecture, interior design, and entertainment industries

Lighting Professionals focus on technical aspects, installation, and maintenance of lighting systems, often working in construction or technical environments. Lighting Designers concentrate on aesthetic, conceptual, and creative aspects of lighting in architectural and entertainment projects. Both roles require specialized knowledge but serve different functions within the lighting industry.

How much money does a lighting technician make?

Lighting technicians typically earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of projects. Entry-level technicians may start at lower wages, while experienced professionals working on large productions or with specialized skills can earn higher salaries.

What jobs make $10,000 a month without a degree?

Lighting professionals such as freelance lighting designers or specialized technicians can earn $10,000 or more monthly through high-profile projects, private clients, or working in entertainment and event production. Success often depends on experience, reputation, and skills with lighting equipment and design software, rather than formal degrees.

What jobs pay 500,000 a year in the US?

Lighting professionals typically do not earn $500,000 annually unless they hold executive or specialized roles such as chief lighting designer or own a successful lighting business. High earnings in related fields may come from senior management, business ownership, or consulting in the entertainment, architectural, or industrial lighting sectors. Achieving such income levels generally requires extensive experience, advanced skills, and often a combination of multiple income sources.
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Warehouse Lead - Lighting Department

Live Events

Thousand Oaks, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

About Live Events

Live Events is a national live event production company and AV partner with hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Orlando, specializing in concerts, festivals, corporate events, and sports. Our full-service team delivers stage lighting, professional audio, LED video walls, and rigging for live entertainment across the country. Join a crew that powers some of the biggest stages across the country.


Position Summary / Objective

The Warehouse Lead - Lighting Department is the technical subject matter expert responsible for the organization, readiness, and technical accuracy of all lighting equipment within the production warehouse. This role does not have direct reports, but provides technical leadership and guidance to warehouse team members during pulling, staging, QC, and show preparation. The Warehouse Lead - Lighting Department ensures lighting fixtures, consoles, networking equipment, dimming, control systems, power-related components, and accessories are properly configured, tested, addressed, and ready for live event deployment.

Role Responsibilities

The following duties represent the primary responsibilities of the role. This list is not exhaustive. The individual in this position will perform additional tasks as assigned, adhere to all provisions of the Employee Manual, and participate in company initiatives and projects.

Technical Quality Control & Prep

  • Validate lighting show packages for completeness, compatibility, and show-specific requirements.
  • Address, patch, and prepare fixtures or lighting systems as required for show readiness.
  • Support lighting data distribution and network setup and validation, including DMX, sACN, Art-Net, and related control protocols.
  • Identify missing, damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly configured lighting equipment and communicate issues to the Warehouse Manager or Technical Services team.
  • Promote safe equipment handling, proper power/data practices, and careful packing of fixtures and control equipment.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

  • Maintain organization, accuracy, and readiness standards for lighting inventory within the warehouse.
  • Help establish and maintain prep standards, labeling practices, fixture organization and equipment storage methods.
  • Assist with cross-department warehouse work when needed while maintaining primary ownership of lighting readiness.

Leadership & Staff Development

  • Provide technical guidance to Warehouse Technicians during lighting equipment return, QC, and prep.
  • Assist in ongoing training and development of operations staff when necessary.

Process Improvement & Compliance

  • Ensure the organizational QC standards are being met.
  • Monitor recurring equipment issues and recommend repairs, process improvements, or inventory adjustments.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a warehouse and technical production environment. The environment may include active warehouse movement, technical testing areas, changing priorities, and deadlines tied to show schedules.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and equipment handling required. Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. safely and consistently. Role may require handling moving lights, conventional fixtures, consoles, networking gear, dimmers, cable, road cases, truss accessories, and related production equipment.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The role follows a typical workday schedule; however, evening and weekend work may be required during high-volume sales periods.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour.

The final salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's skills, qualifications, education, and relevant professional experience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Professional development opportunities

Required 

  • 2+ years of professional lighting, live event production, AV production, or production warehouse experience
  • Strong understanding of lighting systems, fixture types, control protocols, addressing, patching, and signal flow
  • Experience with DMX, sACN, Art-Net, lighting consoles, data distribution, dimming, and fixture configuration
  • Familiarity with lighting networking and troubleshooting
  • Basic understanding of power distribution and safe electrical practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot lighting systems and identify technical issues quickly
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain department-specific equipment standards
  • Ability to communicate clearly with warehouse, production, and technical team members
  • Comfortable serving as a technical lead without direct people management responsibilities
  • Experience in a fast-paced live event production environment