What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Lighting Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Lighting Director's salary?

An Assistant Lighting Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,866 for beginners, reaching about $58,097 at mid-level, and approach $60,091 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Lighting Director?

Assistant Lighting Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Lighting Director roles are District of Columbia $62,248, California $62,011, Massachusetts $61,185. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Lighting Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Lighting Director level roles vary by specialization: Lighting Technical Director: $140,059; Lighting Engineer: $73,591; Lighting Artist: $71,191; Lighting Tech: $70,409; Lighting Designer: $66,589.

Assistant Lighting Director Salary in Hawaii

How much does an Assistant Lighting Director make in Hawaii? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lighting Director in Hawaii is $58,762 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Assistant Lighting Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,906
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,307 to $63,548
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,520

10% $44,520

50% (Median) $58,762

90% $67,906

Assistant Lighting Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,548	$5,296	$1,222	$31
Average	$58,762	$4,897	$1,130	$28
25th Percentile	$51,307	$4,276	$987	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Lighting Director Salaries

An Assistant Lighting Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Lighting Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Lighting Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,866
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,129
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,097
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,958
Expert (over 8 years): $60,091

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Lighting Director	less than 1 year	$54,866
Early Career Level Assistant Lighting Director	1-2 years	$55,129
Mid-Level Level Assistant Lighting Director	2-4 years	$58,097
Senior-Level Level Assistant Lighting Director	5-8 years	$59,958
Expert Level Assistant Lighting Director	over 8 years	$60,091

How Do Assistant Lighting Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Lighting Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,248.
California: $62,011.
Massachusetts: $61,185.

District of Columbia $62,248 California $62,011 Massachusetts $61,185 Washington $60,960 New Jersey $60,938 Alaska $60,859 Connecticut $60,083 New York $59,768

Hawaii $58,762 Rhode Island $58,290 Maryland $57,969 Minnesota $57,531 Colorado $57,362 Illinois $57,306 Oregon $57,092 Delaware $56,935

New Hampshire $56,836 Virginia $56,614 Pennsylvania $55,968 Nevada $55,642 North Dakota $55,535 Michigan $55,366 Wisconsin $55,304 Vermont $55,181

Texas $54,838 Maine $54,815 Arizona $54,781 Ohio $54,742 Georgia $54,225 Indiana $53,966 Wyoming $53,916 Utah $53,837

Iowa $53,803 Kansas $53,533 Louisiana $53,455 North Carolina $53,427 Missouri $53,415 Florida $53,196 Montana $53,078 Nebraska $52,966

Kentucky $52,904 South Carolina $52,679 Tennessee $52,538 Idaho $52,482 New Mexico $52,072 Oklahoma $51,982 Alabama $51,650 South Dakota $51,093

Arkansas $50,790 West Virginia $50,627 Mississippi $50,138

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Lighting Director

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $58,444
Anahola: $57,677
Captain Cook: $57,619

Aiea, HI $58,444

Anahola, HI $57,677

Captain Cook, HI $57,619

Eleele, HI $57,794

Ewa Beach, HI $58,392

Kapolei, HI $58,345

Haiku, HI $57,720

Hakalau, HI $57,591

Haleiwa, HI $58,233

Hana, HI $57,582

Hanalei, HI $57,602

Hanamaulu, HI $57,719

Hanapepe, HI $57,792

Hauula, HI $58,322

Hawaii National Park, HI $57,658

Hawi, HI $57,753

Hilo, HI $57,713

Princeville, HI $57,707

Holualoa, HI $57,643

Honaunau, HI $57,543

Honokaa, HI $57,617

Honomu, HI $57,708

Hoolehua, HI $57,543

Kaaawa, HI $58,341

Kahuku, HI $58,216

Kahului, HI $57,853

Kailua, HI $58,425

Ocean View, HI $57,690

Waikoloa, HI $57,685

Keauhou, HI $57,643

Kailua Kona, HI $57,712

Kalaheo, HI $57,725

Kalaupapa, HI $57,490

Kamuela, HI $57,646

Kaneohe, HI $58,413

Kapaa, HI $57,788

Kaumakani, HI $57,819

Kaunakakai, HI $57,612

Keaau, HI $57,753

Kealakekua, HI $57,722

Kealia, HI $57,742

Kekaha, HI $57,684

Kihei, HI $57,794

Kilauea, HI $57,708

Kapaau, HI $57,664

Koloa, HI $57,734

Kualapuu, HI $57,595

Kunia, HI $58,327

Kurtistown, HI $57,723

Lahaina, HI $57,735

Laie, HI $58,267

Lanai City, HI $57,595

Laupahoehoe, HI $57,740

Lawai, HI $57,819

Lihue, HI $57,719

Makawao, HI $57,765

Makaweli, HI $57,591

Maunaloa, HI $57,456

Mountain View, HI $57,693

Naalehu, HI $57,577

Ninole, HI $57,538

Ookala, HI $57,557

Paauilo, HI $57,627

Pahala, HI $57,592

Pahoa, HI $57,669

Paia, HI $57,738

Papaaloa, HI $57,748

Papaikou, HI $57,628

Pearl City, HI $58,402

Pepeekeo, HI $57,740

Puunene, HI $57,853

Volcano, HI $57,658

Wahiawa, HI $58,301

Pukalani, HI $57,765

Mililani, HI $58,372

Kula, HI $57,645

Waialua, HI $58,201

Waianae, HI $58,255

Wailuku, HI $57,763

Waimanalo, HI $58,414

Waimea, HI $57,814

Waipahu, HI $58,376

Honolulu, HI $58,464

J B P H H, HI $58,454

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $58,333

Schofield Barracks, HI $58,316

Fort Shafter, HI $58,464

Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $58,464

Camp H M Smith, HI $58,451

M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $58,394

Wake Island, HI $58,464

Assistant Lighting Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Lighting Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$51,307

Average $58,762/year

$63,548

$4,276

Average $4,897/month

$5,296

$987

Average $1,130/week

$1,222

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,548	$5,296	$1,222	$31
Average	$58,762	$4,897	$1,130	$28
25th Percentile	$51,307	$4,276	$987	$25

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