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How much do street light jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for street light in the United States is $31.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a street light?

Street lights are outdoor lighting fixtures installed along roads, streets, and public areas to provide illumination during nighttime or low-light conditions. Their main purpose is to improve visibility for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, which helps enhance safety and reduce accidents. Additionally, street lights contribute to public security by deterring crime and making neighborhoods feel safer after dark. They are typically powered by electricity and may use various types of bulbs, such as LED or sodium vapor lamps. Modern street lights can also include smart features like motion sensors and remote monitoring.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a street light technician?

To thrive as a Street Light Technician, you need expertise in electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting, usually supported by a high school diploma and relevant electrical certifications. Familiarity with tools such as voltage testers, bucket trucks, and maintenance management systems is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently or in teams are important soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable public lighting, reduce outages, and maintain community safety.

What are some common challenges faced by street light technicians when maintaining and repairing lighting systems in urban environments?

Street light technicians often encounter challenges such as working at heights, exposure to various weather conditions, and navigating busy traffic areas during maintenance or repair tasks. Additionally, troubleshooting electrical issues can be complex due to aging infrastructure or unclear wiring diagrams. Effective communication with city planners and utility teams is essential to coordinate work and minimize disruptions to traffic and community activities. Technicians must also stay up-to-date with evolving technologies, such as LED retrofits and smart lighting systems, to ensure efficient and safe operations.

What is the difference between Street Light vs Electrician?

AspectStreet LightElectrician
CertificationsMay require specialized training in outdoor lighting and electrical systemsRequires electrical licensing and certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, public spaces, often at night or in variable weatherIndoor and outdoor, residential, commercial, industrial settings
Industry UsageSpecifically focused on outdoor lighting infrastructureBroader electrical work across various sectors

While both roles involve electrical work, a Street Light technician specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing outdoor lighting fixtures in public spaces. An Electrician has a broader scope, working on various electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The roles overlap in electrical knowledge and certifications but differ mainly in work setting and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Street Light job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,344 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Street Light Technician

Davis H. Elliot Company

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Davis H. Elliot rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Street Light Technician

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

The Street Light Technician will be expected to trouble shoot street lights and run maintenance, change streetlight heads while working in buckets or off pole, replace overhead and underground light wire, and operate equipment including digger and bucket trucks, mini excavators, and trenching equipment. Applicants should be comfortable working multiple light circuits on busy roads and highways, climbing poles – or be willing to learn, pouring concrete, and handling and installing product into ditches per consumer specifications. This position includes hand digging to various depths due to congestion or in areas where equipment cannot access.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in street lighting systems and electrical utilities
  • Willing to travel when necessary
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Class A CDL

Benefits/Culture:

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Servant Leadership Training
  • Uniforms and PPE provided

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