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schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-27-4015-00"
socCode = "27-4015.00"
title = "Lighting Technicians"
summary = "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."
aliases = ["Controls Technician (Controls Tech)", "Dimmer Board Operator", "Electrical Lighting Technician (ELT)", "Entertainment Lighting Technician", "Entertainment Professional", "Gaffer", "Lamp Operator", "Light Technician (Light Tech)", "Lighting Controls Technician", "Lighting Designer", "Lighting Engineer", "Lighting Operator"]
emergingTasks = []
capabilities = []
workContext = []
aiSignals = []

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education = "Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree."
experience = "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job."
svpRange = "(6.0 to < 7.0)"
educationDistribution = []

[educationLevel]
category = "Postsecondary nondegree award"
slug = "postsecondary-nondegree-award"

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pct10Wage = 36340
pct25Wage = 47100
pct75Wage = 83340
pct90Wage = 117690
employment = 10130
areaTitle = "U.S."

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title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
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employment = 2870
medianWage = 56820
lq = 16.53

[[industries.top]]
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medianWage = 101170
lq = 14.76

[[industries.top]]
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slug = "72"
title = "Accommodation and Food Services"
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medianWage = 61410
lq = 0.94

[[industries.top]]
naics = "54"
slug = "54"
title = "Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 820
medianWage = 61040
lq = 1.16

[[industries.top]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 680
medianWage = 52000
lq = 4.37

[[industries.top]]
naics = "711110"
slug = "711110"
title = "Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters"
level = "National industry"
employment = 550
medianWage = 45810
lq = 115.64

[[industries.top]]
naics = "721120"
slug = "721120"
title = "Casino Hotels"
level = "National industry"
employment = 450
medianWage = 77010
lq = 20.32

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naics = "23"
slug = "23"
title = "Construction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 390
medianWage = 49510
lq = 0.73

[[industries.top]]
naics = "238210"
slug = "238210"
title = "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors"
level = "National industry"
employment = 350
medianWage = 49500
lq = 4.97

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 200
medianWage = 53570
lq = 0.22

[[industries.top]]
naics = "561320"
slug = "561320"
title = "Temporary Help Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 150
medianWage = 60010
lq = 0.86

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naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 50
medianWage = 67320

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naics = "711110"
slug = "711110"
title = "Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters"
level = "National industry"
employment = 550
lq = 115.64

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "721120"
slug = "721120"
title = "Casino Hotels"
level = "National industry"
employment = 450
lq = 20.32

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "71"
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title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2870
lq = 16.53

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "51"
slug = "51"
title = "Information"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2820
lq = 14.76

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "238210"
slug = "238210"
title = "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors"
level = "National industry"
employment = 350
lq = 4.97

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 680
lq = 4.37

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "54"
slug = "54"
title = "Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 820
lq = 1.16

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "72"
slug = "72"
title = "Accommodation and Food Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 880
lq = 0.94

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usageTasks = []

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 50
percentile = 50
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 29
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 70
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.0625
beta = 0.15625
gamma = 0.25

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = -4.6
growthPercentile = 13
direction = "Declining"
annualOpeningsThousands = 0.8
annualOpeningsPercentile = 12
employment2024Thousands = 12.1
employment2034Thousands = 11.5

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source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.25
percentile = 29
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.2071192447089028
percentile = 70
band = "High"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

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tasks = 16
skills = 9
capabilities = 0
tools = 12
relatedRoles = 20

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version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "9bc747b95cbdd52b"

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text = "Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock."
type = "n/a"
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[[tasks]]
text = "Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements."
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[[tasks]]
text = "Disassemble and store equipment after performances."
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[[tasks]]
text = "Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures."
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[[tasks]]
text = "Install electrical cables or wire fixtures."
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[[tasks]]
text = "Load, unload, or position lighting equipment."
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[[tasks]]
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[[tasks]]
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[[tasks]]
text = "Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions."
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[[tasks]]
text = "Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles."
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[[tasks]]
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[[tasks]]
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[[activities]]
name = "Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video."
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[[activities]]
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name = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
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name = "Microsoft Outlook"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Microsoft Excel"
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name = "Microsoft Access"
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name = "Microsoft Internet Explorer"
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[[skills]]
name = "Project Management Software"
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[[skills]]
name = "Presentation Software"
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name = "Industrial Control Software"
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hot = true
inDemand = true

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inDemand = false

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inDemand = false

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example = "Microsoft Project"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

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hot = false
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[[tools]]
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name = "Media"
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family = "career_interest_type"
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family = "specific_interest_area"
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[[personFit]]
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family = "work_style"
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name = "Artistic"
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[[personFit]]
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name = "Music"
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[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
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value = 2.21

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name = "Applied Arts and Design"
family = "specific_interest_area"
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name = "Visual Arts"
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value = 1.86

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socCode = "47-2111.00"
slug = "role-47-2111-00"
title = "Electricians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "49-2093.00"
slug = "role-49-2093-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "17-3023.00"
slug = "role-17-3023-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "51-2022.00"
slug = "role-51-2022-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-49-2094-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "47-3013.00"
slug = "role-47-3013-00"
title = "Helpers--Electricians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "49-2091.00"
slug = "role-49-2091-00"
title = "Avionics Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "49-2095.00"
slug = "role-49-2095-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "49-9071.00"
slug = "role-49-9071-00"
title = "Maintenance and Repair Workers, General"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-2096.00"
slug = "role-49-2096-00"
title = "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3024.01"
slug = "role-17-3024-01"
title = "Robotics Technicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2011.00"
slug = "role-51-2011-00"
title = "Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers"
tier = "Supplemental"

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cluster = "Arts, Entertainment, & Design"
slug = "arts-entertainment-design"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services"
slug = "communications-technologies-technicians-and-support-services"
