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

$101,000a year

Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $48.56 an hour or $8,418 a month.

Hourly
$48.56
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
25 of 38
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,510Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $107,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$66,510$31.98
25th$77,260$37.14
Median$101,000$48.56
75th$103,200$49.62
90th$107,600$51.71

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers.

Charlotte, NC$98,800
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Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,010
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $48.56 ($101,000 a year).

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

No: $101,000 against $106,700 nationally, 5% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $91,570, so Columbia pays 10% more.

Where does Columbia rank for power distributor and dispatcher pay?

25 of 38 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $66,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 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.