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How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make in Chicago?

$101,600a year

Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.83 an hour or $8,464 a month.

Hourly
$48.83
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
24 of 38
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,060Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $130,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$66,060$31.76
25th$73,890$35.52
Median$101,600$48.83
75th$109,500$52.66
90th$130,000$62.50

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers.

St. Louis, MO$85,470
Champaign, IL$80,800
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.83 ($101,600 a year).

Do power distributor and dispatchers make more in Chicago than the national average?

No: $101,600 against $106,700 nationally, 5% less.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $101,500, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for power distributor and dispatcher pay?

24 of 38 metro areas with data.

How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $66,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,000 or more.

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.