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

$155,700a year

Median yearly pay for power distributor and dispatchers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $74.85 an hour or $12,970 a month.

Hourly
$74.85
Vs. national median
+46%
Rank among cities
4 of 38
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,200Median: $155,700Highest 10%: $195,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$125,200$60.20
25th$135,500$65.12
Median$155,700$74.85
75th$195,400$93.92
90th$195,600$94.05

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Related jobs in Portland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$137,000
Gas Plant Operator$118,600
Chemical Plant and System Operator$87,210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$83,860
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,660
Layout Worker$75,020
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$74,060
Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $74.85 ($155,700 a year).

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

Yes: $155,700 against $106,700 nationally, 46% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $137,500, so Portland pays 13% more.

Where does Portland rank for power distributor and dispatcher pay?

4 of 38 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $125,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,600 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.