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 $48,625 for beginners, reaching about $51,487 at mid-level, and approach $53,253 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 $62,252, California $62,016, Massachusetts $61,190. 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: $140,057; Lighting Engineer: $73,595; Lighting Artist: $71,183; Lighting Tech: $70,398; Lighting Director: $60,925.

Assistant Lighting Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Lighting Director make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lighting Director in New Mexico is $52,076 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,173
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,475 to $56,314
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,465

10% $39,465

50% (Median) $52,076

90% $60,173

Assistant Lighting Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,314	$4,693	$1,083	$27
Average	$52,076	$4,340	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$45,475	$3,790	$875	$22

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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): $48,625
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,859
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,487
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,135
Expert (over 8 years): $53,253

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Lighting Director	less than 1 year	$48,625
Early Career Level Assistant Lighting Director	1-2 years	$48,859
Mid-Level Level Assistant Lighting Director	2-4 years	$51,487
Senior-Level Level Assistant Lighting Director	5-8 years	$53,135
Expert Level Assistant Lighting Director	over 8 years	$53,253

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: $62,252.
California: $62,016.
Massachusetts: $61,190.

District of Columbia $62,252 California $62,016 Massachusetts $61,190 Washington $60,965 New Jersey $60,942 Alaska $60,864 Connecticut $60,088 New York $59,773

Hawaii $58,766 Rhode Island $58,294 Maryland $57,974 Minnesota $57,535 Colorado $57,366 Illinois $57,310 Oregon $57,097 Delaware $56,939

New Hampshire $56,840 Virginia $56,619 Pennsylvania $55,972 Nevada $55,646 North Dakota $55,539 Michigan $55,370 Wisconsin $55,309 Vermont $55,185

Texas $54,842 Maine $54,819 Arizona $54,786 Ohio $54,746 Georgia $54,229 Indiana $53,970 Wyoming $53,920 Utah $53,841

Iowa $53,807 Kansas $53,538 Louisiana $53,459 North Carolina $53,431 Missouri $53,419 Florida $53,200 Montana $53,082 Nebraska $52,970

Kentucky $52,908 South Carolina $52,683 Tennessee $52,542 Idaho $52,486 New Mexico $52,076 Oklahoma $51,986 Alabama $51,654 South Dakota $51,097

Arkansas $50,794 West Virginia $50,631 Mississippi $50,142

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:

Algodones: $52,630
Belen: $52,337
Bernalillo: $52,723

Algodones, NM $52,630

Belen, NM $52,337

Bernalillo, NM $52,723

Bluewater, NM $51,616

Bosque, NM $51,953

Casa Blanca, NM $52,070

Cedar Crest, NM $52,767

Cedarvale, NM $50,698

Cerrillos, NM $52,668

Claunch, NM $50,510

Coyote, NM $51,892

Cuba, NM $51,809

Cubero, NM $52,185

Edgewood, NM $52,532

Estancia, NM $51,905

Gallina, NM $51,621

Counselor, NM $51,653

Grants, NM $51,557

Milan, NM $51,764

Isleta, NM $52,814

Jarales, NM $52,287

Jemez Pueblo, NM $52,377

Jemez Springs, NM $52,216

Laguna, NM $52,441

La Jara, NM $51,751

La Joya, NM $51,632

Lindrith, NM $51,569

Los Lunas, NM $52,614

Mcintosh, NM $52,191

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $51,843

Moriarty, NM $52,016

Mountainair, NM $51,454

Nageezi, NM $51,584

New Laguna, NM $52,160

Paguate, NM $52,195

Pena Blanca, NM $52,779

Peralta, NM $52,698

Placitas, NM $52,725

Ponderosa, NM $52,311

Prewitt, NM $51,601

Regina, NM $51,637

Sandia Park, NM $52,635

Corrales, NM $52,833

San Fidel, NM $51,879

San Rafael, NM $51,658

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $52,635

San Ysidro, NM $52,564

Stanley, NM $52,008

Tijeras, NM $52,641

Tome, NM $52,544

Torreon, NM $52,369

Veguita, NM $51,949

Willard, NM $51,362

Youngsville, NM $51,907

Bosque Farms, NM $52,794

Clines Corners, NM $51,694

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $52,675

Cochiti Lake, NM $52,744

Albuquerque, NM $52,863

Kirtland Afb, NM $52,863

Rio Rancho, NM $52,776

Gallup, NM $51,675

Brimhall, NM $51,529

Church Rock, NM $51,553

Continental Divide, NM $51,517

Crownpoint, NM $51,560

Fence Lake, NM $51,330

Fort Wingate, NM $51,535

Gamerco, NM $51,622

Mentmore, NM $51,542

Mexican Springs, NM $51,536

Ramah, NM $51,441

Rehoboth, NM $51,570

Thoreau, NM $51,573

Tohatchi, NM $51,526

Vanderwagen, NM $51,536

Zuni, NM $51,524

Navajo, NM $51,594

Jamestown, NM $51,466

Pinehill, NM $51,402

Sheep Springs, NM $51,581

Smith Lake, NM $51,774

Yatahey, NM $51,563

Farmington, NM $51,811

Aztec, NM $51,906

Blanco, NM $51,664

Bloomfield, NM $51,603

Flora Vista, NM $51,864

Fruitland, NM $51,540

Kirtland, NM $51,865

La Plata, NM $51,883

Navajo Dam, NM $51,860

Shiprock, NM $51,788

Waterflow, NM $51,762

Newcomb, NM $51,550

Sanostee, NM $51,583

Santa Fe, NM $53,133

Abiquiu, NM $51,679

Alcalde, NM $52,579

Amalia, NM $51,601

Arroyo Hondo, NM $51,528

Arroyo Seco, NM $51,588

Canjilon, NM $51,520

Canones, NM $51,989

Carson, NM $51,725

Cebolla, NM $51,550

Cerro, NM $51,565

Chama, NM $51,776

Chamisal, NM $52,440

Chimayo, NM $52,808

Cordova, NM $52,719

Costilla, NM $51,817

Taos Ski Valley, NM $51,424

Dixon, NM $52,390

Dulce, NM $51,775

El Prado, NM $51,633

El Rito, NM $51,870

Embudo, NM $52,121

Espanola, NM $52,744

Glorieta, NM $52,928

Hernandez, NM $52,254

Ilfeld, NM $52,439

La Madera, NM $51,779

Lamy, NM $52,726

Llano, NM $52,334

Los Alamos, NM $52,851

White Rock, NM $52,951

Medanales, NM $52,312

Ojo Caliente, NM $52,004

Los Ojos, NM $51,649

Pecos, NM $52,763

Penasco, NM $52,139

Petaca, NM $51,472

Questa, NM $51,620

Ranchos De Taos, NM $51,892

Red River, NM $51,472

Ribera, NM $51,804

Rowe, NM $52,489

San Cristobal, NM $51,471

San Jose, NM $52,360

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $52,615

Santa Cruz, NM $52,790

Serafina, NM $51,673

Taos, NM $51,603

Tererro, NM $52,932

Tesuque, NM $53,133

Tierra Amarilla, NM $51,603

Trampas, NM $52,096

Tres Piedras, NM $51,458

Truchas, NM $52,572

Vadito, NM $52,071

Valdez, NM $51,510

Vallecitos, NM $51,469

Velarde, NM $52,311

Villanueva, NM $51,703

Spaceport City, NM $50,649

Las Vegas, NM $51,265

Angel Fire, NM $51,416

Anton Chico, NM $51,176

Buena Vista, NM $51,646

Chacon, NM $51,683

Cimarron, NM $51,336

Cleveland, NM $52,049

Eagle Nest, NM $51,375

Guadalupita, NM $51,603

Holman, NM $51,917

La Loma, NM $51,090

Maxwell, NM $51,353

Miami, NM $51,242

Mills, NM $51,060

Montezuma, NM $52,314

Mora, NM $52,122

Mosquero, NM $51,016

Ocate, NM $51,298

Ojo Feliz, NM $51,433

Rainsville, NM $51,658

Raton, NM $51,483

Rociada, NM $52,340

Roy, NM $51,072

Sapello, NM $51,886

Solano, NM $51,009

Springer, NM $51,220

Ute Park, NM $51,360

Valmora, NM $51,222

Wagon Mound, NM $51,163

Watrous, NM $51,239

Socorro, NM $51,120

Aragon, NM $51,275

Datil, NM $51,064

Lemitar, NM $51,358

Luna, NM $51,366

Magdalena, NM $51,068

Pie Town, NM $51,238

Polvadera, NM $51,482

Quemado, NM $51,344

Reserve, NM $51,252

San Acacia, NM $51,567

San Antonio, NM $50,838

Truth Or Consequences, NM $50,827

Arrey, NM $50,818

Caballo, NM $50,853

Derry, NM $50,595

Elephant Butte, NM $50,959

Garfield, NM $50,448

Hatch, NM $49,639

Monticello, NM $50,824

Rincon, NM $49,354

Salem, NM $50,291

Williamsburg, NM $50,891

Winston, NM $50,861

Las Cruces, NM $48,708

White Sands Missile Range, NM $48,867

Santa Teresa, NM $49,223

Playas, NM $51,062

Animas, NM $51,187

Anthony, NM $49,211

Arenas Valley, NM $51,097

Bayard, NM $51,050

Berino, NM $48,988

Buckhorn, NM $51,102

Santa Clara, NM $51,139

Chamberino, NM $49,039

Cliff, NM $51,043

Columbus, NM $50,906

Deming, NM $50,918

Dona Ana, NM $48,709

Fairacres, NM $48,855

Faywood, NM $50,894

Fort Bayard, NM $51,090

Gila, NM $50,968

Glenwood, NM $51,008

Hachita, NM $50,906

Hanover, NM $50,917

Hillsboro, NM $50,813

Hurley, NM $51,015

La Mesa, NM $49,639

Lordsburg, NM $51,024

Mesilla, NM $48,709

Mesilla Park, NM $48,714

Mesquite, NM $48,756

Mimbres, NM $50,957

Mule Creek, NM $51,095

Organ, NM $48,739

Pinos Altos, NM $51,042

Radium Springs, NM $48,729

Redrock, NM $50,912

Rodeo, NM $51,252

San Miguel, NM $48,737

Silver City, NM $51,043

Sunland Park, NM $48,961

Tyrone, NM $51,194

Vado, NM $48,775

Chaparral, NM $49,390

Clovis, NM $50,945

Cannon Afb, NM $50,833

Broadview, NM $50,797

Causey, NM $50,709

Crossroads, NM $50,589

Dora, NM $50,830

Elida, NM $50,619

Floyd, NM $50,742

Fort Sumner, NM $50,701

Grady, NM $50,845

House, NM $50,804

Kenna, NM $50,619

Lingo, NM $50,706

Melrose, NM $50,813

Milnesand, NM $50,599

Pep, NM $50,668

Portales, NM $50,854

Rogers, NM $50,682

Saint Vrain, NM $50,845

Taiban, NM $50,684

Texico, NM $50,865

Yeso, NM $50,500

Roswell, NM $50,558

Artesia, NM $50,658

Caprock, NM $50,555

Carlsbad, NM $50,691

Dexter, NM $50,594

Eunice, NM $50,736

Hagerman, NM $50,619

Hobbs, NM $50,811

Hope, NM $50,434

Jal, NM $50,677

Lake Arthur, NM $50,536

Lakewood, NM $50,611

Loco Hills, NM $50,704

Loving, NM $50,678

Lovington, NM $50,762

Mcdonald, NM $50,623

Malaga, NM $50,629

Maljamar, NM $50,580

Monument, NM $50,699

Tatum, NM $50,656

Whites City, NM $50,741

Carrizozo, NM $50,319

Alamogordo, NM $50,158

Alto, NM $50,326

Bent, NM $50,168

Capitan, NM $50,209

Cloudcroft, NM $50,162

Corona, NM $50,537

Encino, NM $50,943

Fort Stanton, NM $50,230

Glencoe, NM $50,194

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $50,153

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $50,153

Hondo, NM $50,241

La Luz, NM $50,153

Lincoln, NM $50,094

Mayhill, NM $50,266

Mescalero, NM $50,175

Nogal, NM $50,391

Orogrande, NM $50,178

Picacho, NM $50,230

Pinon, NM $50,419

Ruidoso, NM $50,422

Ruidoso Downs, NM $50,353

Sacramento, NM $50,198

San Patricio, NM $50,257

Sunspot, NM $50,153

Timberon, NM $50,261

Tinnie, NM $50,201

Tularosa, NM $50,186

Vaughn, NM $50,738

Weed, NM $50,260

Tucumcari, NM $50,990

Amistad, NM $50,924

Bard, NM $50,843

Capulin, NM $51,418

Clayton, NM $51,023

Conchas Dam, NM $51,069

Cuervo, NM $50,824

Des Moines, NM $51,215

Folsom, NM $51,295

Garita, NM $50,971

Gladstone, NM $51,074

Grenville, NM $51,064

Logan, NM $50,988

Mcalister, NM $50,830

Nara Visa, NM $50,867

Newkirk, NM $50,924

Quay, NM $50,953

San Jon, NM $50,898

Santa Rosa, NM $50,953

Sedan, NM $50,971

Trementina, NM $50,969

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.

$45,475

Average $52,076/year

$56,314

$3,790

Average $4,340/month

$4,693

$875

Average $1,001/week

$1,083

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,314	$4,693	$1,083	$27
Average	$52,076	$4,340	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$45,475	$3,790	$875	$22

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