Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for power distributors and dispatchers is $51.31 an hour ($106,730 a year). About 8,520 people work in this job there.

$51.31Median hourly pay
$90,200–$130,940Middle half of workers, yearly
8,520People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for power distributors and dispatchers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$34.83$72,440
25% of workers$43.37$90,200
Half of workers (median)$51.31$106,730
75% of workers$62.95$130,940
90% of workers$74.17$154,270

Best-paying states for power distributors and dispatchers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$144,710380
New York$139,390150
Nevada$138,300100
California$137,570670
Oregon$137,490340
Idaho$136,55060
South Dakota$130,27030
Indiana$129,08090
New Jersey$128,220330
Maine$121,520100

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for power distributors and dispatchers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Systems OperatorControl Area OperatorDistribution a Class LinemanDistribution LinemanDistribution OperatorDistribution System DispatcherDSDDistribution Systems ServicepersonDsoElectric System OperatorElectrical Energy Distribution TechnicianElectrical Energy Distribution Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.