Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by state
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingOperations Monitoring
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay by experience level
Entry level$75,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$93,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$110,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$135,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$159,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-3.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by industry
Utilities
5,570 workers
$113,000
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
5,000 workers
$112,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,570 workers
$122,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
820 workers
$122,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
820 workers
$122,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
810 workers
$109,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
740 workers
$134,500
Natural Gas Distribution
560 workers
$125,000
Educational Services
160 workers
$96,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
150 workers
$96,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Power Distributors and Dispatchers pays 105% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Power Distributors and Dispatchers make?
The average base salary for a Power Distributors and Dispatchers in the United States is $115,000 per year, or about $55.29 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $93,500 and $135,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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