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Lighting Technicians average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$101,180
- San Francisco$89,610
- San Jose$80,480
- San Diego$61,460
- Riverside$59,170
- Sacramento$57,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $101,180 | $105,010 | $78,770 | $74,692 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $89,610 | $74,000 | $67,550 | $67,629 | 116 |
| San Jose | $80,480 | $70,970 | $56,880 | $62,055 | 110 |
| San Diego | $61,460 | $61,040 | $49,760 | $49,683 | 112 |
| Riverside | $59,170 | $58,510 | $50,440 | $47,980 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $57,580 | $60,950 | $45,380 | $46,798 | 107 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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