Occupations/27-4015.00
Lighting Technicians
Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
55%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
30%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
38%
Mixed exposure
Core tasks
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.00
- Degree of automation2.00
- Time sitting3.00
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations3.00
- Hands-on objects/tools3.00
- Outdoors / weather1.50
- Disease exposure1.50
- Decision freedom3.00
Top abilities
Essential skills
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $5,900 | 100% | 28% | 1 yr $26,739 2 yr $25,194 Associate · CIP 10.02 |
Century College White Bear Lake, MN · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $6,000 | 100% | 31% | 1 yr $23,649 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 10.02 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 10.02 |
Saint Paul College St. Paul, MN · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $6,100 | 100% | 29% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Associate · CIP 10.02 |
New York University New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $60,400 | 12% | 88% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 10.02 |
Miami Dade College Miami, FL · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $2,900 | 100% | 41% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Associate · CIP 10.02 |
Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $5,700 | 100% | 35% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 10.02 |
Texas State Technical College Waco, TX · Public | Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 10.0201 | $7,200 | 100% | 45% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 10.02 |