Lighting Technicians Salary in Indiana
Lighting Technicians in Indiana make a median of $45,690 a year, or about $21.96 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $135K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $46K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level lighting technicians (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $135K or more, a $101K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do lighting technicians make in Indiana?
The median is $45,690 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,810, and experienced lighting technicians can clear $135,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,113/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 36.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a lighting technicians salary go in Indiana?
Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median lighting technicians salary is worth about $49,766 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do lighting technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.