How much does a Lighting technician make

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Lighting technician salary

35 500 kr

Lighting, sound and stage technicians

What will be the salary after tax?

33 200 - 42 500 kr / month

Women earn 103% of what men do.

Kultur, media, design

Salary progression Lighting technician

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Average salary 35 500 kr
Males 35 300 kr
Females 36 500 kr
Profession Lighting technician and its salary
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What Does a Lighting Technician Do?

As a lighting technician, also known as a light, sound, and scent technician, you are responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of lighting systems for theaters, concerts, film productions, and other events. The job involves working closely with directors, lighting designers, and other technicians to achieve the desired visual effect. This can include adjusting brightness and color as well as programming advanced lighting boards.

Salary for Lighting Technicians

The average salary for a lighting technician is 35 500 SEK per month. There is a certain wage gap between genders; men earn an average of 35 300 SEK while women earn 36 500 SEK, meaning that women earn 103% of what men do. It is worth noting that the average salary for the profession has increased from 35 100 SEK to 35 500 SEK since last year.

Education and Skills Requirements

To become a lighting technician, a degree in the field is usually required. There are high school programs specializing in light, sound, and scent technology, and there are also college programs offering specialized courses. In addition to formal education, practical experience is very valuable. Many start their careers through internships or apprenticeships where they have the opportunity to learn the trade on-site.

Job Outlook

The profession of a lighting technician is part of a larger occupational group under the SSYK code 3522. According to the Employment Service, there is no specific assessment of the job prospects for lighting technicians due to limited data. This means that it can be difficult to make an exact forecast about the labor market situation. Generally, job prospects can vary depending on geographical location and demand within the culture and entertainment industry.

Considerations for Becoming a Lighting Technician

If you are interested in becoming a lighting technician, it is important to have an interest in both technology and aesthetics. You should be detail-oriented, have good problem-solving skills, and be able to work under pressure. The work may involve irregular working hours, including evenings and weekends. It is also physically demanding, as it often involves carrying and installing heavy equipment.

Benefits in the Profession

Some employers may offer various benefits, such as paid training to stay updated with the latest technology. There may also be other benefits such as a company-paid mobile phone, which can be useful for coordinating tasks and communicating with the team.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Lighting technician is 42500 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Private sector with a upper secondary education, maximum 2 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 38500 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Lighting technician is 33200 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Private sector. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 34200 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 31400 kr 32200 kr
35-44 33700 kr 34500 kr
45-54 36500 kr 37100 kr
55-64 41600 kr 42300 kr
Snitt 103% 34700 kr 35500 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Lighting technician has the SSYK code 3522, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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