Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary
The median power distributors and dispatchers salary in the United States is $106,730 per year ($51.31/hour). Salaries range from $72,440 at the entry level to $154,270+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,520 power distributors and dispatchers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 3.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$106,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$51.31
per hour
Employment
8,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$72,440
25th percentile
$90,200
Median
$106,730
75th percentile
$130,940
90th percentile
$154,270
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-3.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary by State
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$80K$145K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$145K
+36%
New York
$139K
+31%
Nevada
$138K
+30%
California
$138K
+29%
Oregon
$137K
+29%
Idaho
$137K
+28%
South Dakota
$130K
+22%
Indiana
$129K
+21%
New Jersey
$128K
+20%
Maine
$122K
+14%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $144,710 | +35.6% |
| New York | $139,390 | +30.6% |
| Nevada | $138,300 | +29.6% |
| California | $137,570 | +28.9% |
| Oregon | $137,490 | +28.8% |
| Idaho | $136,550 | +27.9% |
| South Dakota | $130,270 | +22.1% |
| Indiana | $129,080 | +20.9% |
| New Jersey | $128,220 | +20.1% |
| Maine | $121,520 | +13.9% |
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $173,120 | +62.2% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $169,920 | +59.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $160,570 | +50.4% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $155,690 | +45.9% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $140,660 | +31.8% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $138,300 | +29.6% |
| Birmingham, AL | $138,260 | +29.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,250 | +25.8% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $132,530 | +24.2% |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $127,180 | +19.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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