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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Lighting Technicians *
 
Lighting Technicians
(O*NET 27-4015.00, SOC 27-4015)
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What they do
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.
 
Wages
Wage rates not available for Vermont
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Industries of Employment
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other*
United States - 2020
IndustryPercent of total
  • Broadcasting (except Internet)
22%
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
20%
  • Motion picture and sound recording industries
16%
  • Educational services; state, local, and private
9%
  • Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries
7%
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Projected Employment
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other*
 Vermont
2020 employment 41
2030 employment 45
Annual percent change
(compounded)
0.9%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
4
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Education and Experience:
Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other*
  • Typical education needed for entry
    High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    None
  • Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
    Short-term on-the-job training
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require over 1 year up to and including 2 years of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP
 
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