Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Lighting Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 25% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $84,890
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $74,090
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  3. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $78,190
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $103,020
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  5. ElectriciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electricians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electricians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $63,190
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  6. Avionics TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Avionics Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Avionics Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $82,280
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Solar Photovoltaic InstallersLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Solar Photovoltaic Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Solar Photovoltaic Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $53,140
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Maintenance and Repair Workers, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Maintenance and Repair Workers, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $49,590
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  9. Power Distributors and DispatchersLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Power Distributors and Dispatchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Power Distributors and Dispatchers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 57% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $106,730
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  10. Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $60,070
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  11. Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $48,420
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  12. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% higher.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $74,340
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  13. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $63,800
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  14. Helpers--ElectriciansLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Helpers--Electricians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Helpers--Electricians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 37% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $42,670
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersLateral Move0% skill match

    Lighting Technicians and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 17% lower.

    Current median salary
    $68,060
    Target median salary
    $56,210
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.