Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Power Distributors and Dispatchers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$106,730
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$51.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$154,270
entry level starts ~$72,440
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 9,000 employed

How much do Power Distributors and Dispatchers make?

Power Distributors and Dispatchers earn a median annual salary of $106,730 in the United States, which works out to roughly $51.31 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $72,440 at the entry level and $154,270 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $90,200 and $130,940 a year.

That is $45,340 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary range by percentile

Half of all Power Distributors and Dispatchers earn between $90,200 and $130,940 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$72,440$34.83
25th percentile (early career)$90,200$43.37
50th percentile (median)$106,730$51.31
75th percentile (experienced)$130,940$62.95
90th percentile (top earners)$154,270$74.17

Highest-paying states for Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay at $144,710 a year, followed by New York ($139,390) and Nevada ($138,300). At the other end, New Mexico posts the lowest median at $79,580 — a gap of $65,130 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$144,710$69.57+36%
2New York$139,390$67.01+31%
3Nevada$138,300$66.49+30%
4California$137,570$66.14+29%
5Oregon$137,490$66.10+29%

Workforce and education

About 9,000 people work as Power Distributors and Dispatchers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $111,320 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Power Distributors and Dispatchers make in the United States?
The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in the United States is $106,730 per year, or about $51.31 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $72,440, while the top 10% of earners make $154,270 or more.
How does Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Power Distributors and Dispatchers median of $106,730 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Power Distributors and Dispatchers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Power Distributors and Dispatchers, with a median salary of $144,710 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Power Distributors and Dispatchers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Power Distributors and Dispatchers work in the United States?
About 9,000 people were employed as Power Distributors and Dispatchers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.