Power Distributor and Dispatcher Salary
Power Distributors and Dispatchers earn a median $106,730 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$106,730
$51.31 per hour
Range
$72,440 – $154,270
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,520
across the U.S.
▼0.5%
Pay trend: The median for power distributors and dispatchers in the U.S. fell from $107,240 (May 2024) to $106,730 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 2.9%.
What power distributors and dispatchers do
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.2% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 700
Employment of power distributors and dispatchers is projected to grow 1.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Power Distributor and Dispatcher take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$83,915
per year · effective tax rate 21.4%
$6,993Monthly
$3,496Twice a month
$3,227Every 2 weeks
$40.34Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,651
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,617
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,548
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$83,915
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,440 | $34.83 | $59,792 |
| 25th percentile | $90,200 | $43.37 | $72,286 |
| Median (50th) | $106,730 | $51.31 | $83,915 |
| 75th percentile | $130,940 | $62.95 | $100,763 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $154,270 | $74.17 | $116,710 |
Power Distributor and Dispatcher salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $144,710 | +4.0% | $110,175 | $95,370 – $197,080 | 380 |
| New York | $139,390 | +8.3% | $99,355 | $98,920 – $159,400 | 150 |
| Nevada | $138,300 | +3.3% | $105,794 | $91,790 – $159,860 | 100 |
| California | $137,570 | +18.2% | $94,942 | $101,200 – $209,200 | 670 |
| Oregon | $137,490 | +5.7% | $93,929 | $125,210 – $195,360 | 340 |
| Idaho | $136,550 | +0.0% | $98,469 | $119,540 – $176,140 | 60 |
| South Dakota | $130,270 | — | $100,306 | $99,650 – $142,960 | 30 |
| Indiana | $129,080 | +17.2% | $95,714 | $84,290 – $157,980 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $128,220 | +14.1% | $92,927 | $102,350 – $151,970 | 330 |
| Maine | $121,520 | +4.0% | $87,126 | $77,270 – $129,240 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $121,010 | +14.4% | $88,130 | $99,440 – $146,180 | 390 |
| Wyoming | $120,210 | +4.5% | $93,398 | $100,990 – $126,570 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $117,370 | +3.2% | $87,035 | $63,260 – $139,400 | 210 |
| Kansas | $116,810 | +3.2% | $85,288 | $64,960 – $126,430 | 90 |
| Michigan | $116,780 | +6.9% | $86,272 | $75,100 – $140,920 | 450 |
| Alabama | $114,570 | +3.2% | $83,966 | $89,500 – $166,390 | 190 |
| Maryland | $113,660 | +12.9% | $83,737 | $85,560 – $138,250 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $105,630 | −13.9% | $77,481 | $82,260 – $136,380 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $105,600 | +3.3% | $79,541 | $65,280 – $140,690 | 140 |
| Oklahoma | $105,530 | +5.0% | $78,867 | $60,910 – $140,820 | 50 |
| Missouri | $105,450 | +3.2% | $78,995 | $61,220 – $131,620 | 100 |
| Iowa | $102,980 | — | $78,015 | $45,400 – $128,490 | — |
| Texas | $102,890 | −2.9% | $81,213 | $75,990 – $126,920 | 970 |
| West Virginia | $101,960 | +3.3% | $76,579 | $84,840 – $126,780 | 50 |
| Illinois | $101,470 | +20.9% | $75,336 | $64,360 – $124,310 | 330 |
| Florida | $101,060 | −0.8% | $79,926 | $60,260 – $127,580 | 260 |
| Ohio | $100,320 | +13.0% | $77,429 | $63,610 – $121,720 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $98,960 | −7.6% | $75,222 | $64,930 – $135,510 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,930 | +0.1% | $75,390 | $71,080 – $119,450 | 560 |
| Nebraska | $98,570 | −13.2% | $74,569 | $63,060 – $120,190 | 240 |
| Arizona | $98,510 | — | $75,878 | $86,300 – $122,050 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $91,570 | +7.2% | $68,912 | $66,510 – $107,550 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $90,420 | +3.4% | $69,341 | $62,710 – $98,800 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $83,140 | −20.5% | $64,293 | $69,610 – $109,100 | 40 |
| Virginia | $81,080 | −19.6% | $62,022 | $60,600 – $107,770 | 330 |
| Georgia | $80,560 | −34.0% | $61,946 | $65,800 – $130,710 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $79,910 | −9.6% | $65,047 | $58,120 – $121,970 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $79,580 | — | $62,240 | $69,870 – $115,940 | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make?
The national median salary for power distributors and dispatchers is $106,730 a year ($51.31 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,440 and the top 10% earn over $154,270. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays power distributors and dispatchers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $144,710.
How many power distributors and dispatchers are there in the U.S.?
About 8,520 people work as power distributors and dispatchers nationwide.