How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make in California?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers in California. That is $66.14 an hour or $11,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.14
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $209,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 25th | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.14 | |
| 75th | $174,700 | $84.00 | |
| 90th | $209,200 | $100.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $173,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $140,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power distributor and dispatchers.
| 1. Washington | $144,700 |
| 2. New York | $139,400 |
| 3. Nevada | $138,300 |
| 4. California | $137,600 |
| 5. Oregon | $137,500 |
| 6. Idaho | $136,600 |
| 7. South Dakota | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $66.14 ($137,600 a year).
Do power distributor and dispatchers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $137,600 against $106,700 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for power distributor and dispatcher pay?
California ranks 4 of 38 states.
Which city in California pays power distributor and dispatchers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $173,100 a year.
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.