Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary
- 10th pct
- $72,440
- Middle 50%
- $90,200–$130,940
- 90th pct
- $154,270
The BLS estimates 8,520 Power Distributors and Dispatchers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $106,730 ($51.31 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 51-8012). Across 5 metros with published figures, medians range from $102,170 in Pittsburgh, PA to $155,690 in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Power Distributors and Dispatchers earn the most
5 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $155,690 | 220 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,250 | 330 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $124,140 | 240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,730 | 330 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,170 | 210 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,730 | 330 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,250 | 330 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $124,140 | 240 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $155,690 | 220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,170 | 210 |
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Questions
What is the median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in the U.S.?
$106,730 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $90,200–$130,940.
How much do Power Distributors and Dispatchers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $51.31 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $43.37–$62.95 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $74.17. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Power Distributors and Dispatchers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($155,690), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($134,250), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($124,140). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.