How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $51.31 an hour or $8,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.31
- Average (mean)
- $111,300
- Jobs
- 8,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 25th | $90,200 | $43.37 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.95 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.17 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $144,700 |
| New York | $139,400 |
| Nevada | $138,300 |
| California | $137,600 |
| Oregon | $137,500 |
| Idaho | $136,600 |
| South Dakota | $130,300 |
| Indiana | $129,100 |
| New Jersey | $128,200 |
| Maine | $121,500 |
| Massachusetts | $121,000 |
| Wyoming | $120,200 |
| Arkansas | $117,400 |
| Kansas | $116,800 |
| Michigan | $116,800 |
| Alabama | $114,600 |
| Maryland | $113,700 |
| Minnesota | $105,600 |
| Kentucky | $105,600 |
| Oklahoma | $105,500 |
| Missouri | $105,500 |
| Iowa | $103,000 |
| Texas | $102,900 |
| West Virginia | $102,000 |
| Illinois | $101,500 |
| Florida | $101,100 |
| Ohio | $100,300 |
| Mississippi | $98,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,930 |
| Nebraska | $98,570 |
| Arizona | $98,510 |
| South Carolina | $91,570 |
| North Carolina | $90,420 |
| Wisconsin | $83,140 |
| Virginia | $81,080 |
| Georgia | $80,560 |
| Tennessee | $79,910 |
| New Mexico | $79,580 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $173,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $160,600 |
| Portland, OR | $155,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $140,700 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $138,300 |
| Birmingham, AL | $138,300 |
| New York, NY | $134,300 |
| Providence, RI | $132,500 |
| Little Rock, AR | $127,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $124,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $111,500 |
| Boston, MA | $111,000 |
| Austin, TX | $109,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $108,600 |
In other countries
Power Distributor and Dispatcher belongs to the international group "Power production plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $51.31 ($106,700 a year).
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make a month?
About $8,894 a month before tax, based on a median of $106,700 a year.
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,440 or less a year ($34.83 an hour); the top 10% make $154,300 or more.
Which state pays power distributor and dispatchers the most?
Washington, with a median of $144,700 a year, followed by New York ($139,400) and Nevada ($138,300).
Which city pays power distributor and dispatchers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $173,100 a year.
How many power distributor and dispatchers are there in the United States?
About 8,520 people work as power distributor and dispatchers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.