Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for power distributors and dispatcherss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $111,320 ≈ $54/hr
National median salary $106,730
Total employment 8,520 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -3.2%
Decline
Annual openings 800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 9,300 → 9,000 (-300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$147,750
- Washington$146,470
- California$144,010
- Idaho$143,960
- New York$137,230
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $147,750 | $137,490 | $71 | +32.7% | 340 |
| 2 | Washington | $146,470 | $144,710 | $70 | +31.6% | 380 |
| 3 | California | $144,010 | $137,570 | $69 | +29.4% | 670 |
| 4 | Idaho | $143,960 | $136,550 | $69 | +29.3% | 60 |
| 5 | New York | $137,230 | $139,390 | $66 | +23.3% | 150 |
| 6 | Nevada | $133,660 | $138,300 | $64 | +20.1% | 100 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $125,710 | $128,220 | $60 | +12.9% | 330 |
| 8 | Alabama | $121,920 | $114,570 | $59 | +9.5% | 190 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $120,960 | $130,270 | $58 | +8.7% | 30 |
| 10 | Indiana | $120,610 | $129,080 | $58 | +8.3% | 90 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $118,540 | $121,010 | $57 | +6.5% | 390 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $114,460 | $120,210 | $55 | +2.8% | 70 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $112,420 | $117,370 | $54 | +1% | 210 |
| 14 | Michigan | $111,210 | $116,780 | $53 | -0.1% | 450 |
| 15 | Maryland | $110,470 | $113,660 | $53 | -0.8% | 50 |
| 16 | Maine | $108,940 | $121,520 | $52 | -2.1% | 100 |
| 17 | Kansas | $107,700 | $116,810 | $52 | -3.3% | 90 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $107,310 | $105,630 | $52 | -3.6% | 100 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $105,940 | $105,600 | $51 | -4.8% | 140 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $103,560 | $98,960 | $50 | -7% | 90 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $102,970 | $101,960 | $50 | -7.5% | 50 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $102,210 | $105,530 | $49 | -8.2% | 50 |
| 23 | Missouri | $100,210 | $105,450 | $48 | -10% | 100 |
| 24 | Texas | $99,980 | $102,890 | $48 | -10.2% | 970 |
| 25 | Ohio | $98,360 | $100,320 | $47 | -11.6% | 360 |
| 26 | Arizona | $97,350 | $98,510 | $47 | -12.5% | 70 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $96,770 | $98,570 | $47 | -13.1% | 240 |
| 28 | Illinois | $94,840 | $101,470 | $46 | -14.8% | 330 |
| 29 | Florida | $94,590 | $101,060 | $45 | -15% | 260 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $94,180 | $98,930 | $45 | -15.4% | 560 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $89,840 | $91,570 | $43 | -19.3% | 190 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $88,460 | $90,420 | $43 | -20.5% | 190 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $87,630 | $79,580 | $42 | -21.3% | 40 |
| 34 | Georgia | $87,540 | $80,560 | $42 | -21.4% | 90 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $87,520 | $79,910 | $42 | -21.4% | 100 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $86,310 | $83,140 | $42 | -22.5% | 40 |
| 37 | Iowa | $85,020 | $102,980 | $41 | -23.6% | — |
| 38 | Virginia | $83,490 | $81,080 | $40 | -25% | 330 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 41 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $173,120 | $153,680 | 100 |
| 2 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $169,920 | $179,400 | 80 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $160,570 | $157,940 | 80 |
| 4 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $155,690 | $160,920 | 220 |
| 5 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $140,660 | $139,420 | 70 |
| 6 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $138,300 | $130,150 | 60 |
| 7 | Birmingham, AL | $138,260 | $133,190 | 100 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,250 | $129,420 | 330 |
| 9 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $132,530 | $130,900 | 60 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $128,690 | $128,130 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing power distributors and dispatcherss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $130,710 | $130,120 | 740 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $130,710 | $130,120 | 740 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $121,970 | $117,780 | 1,570 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $121,970 | $117,780 | 1,570 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $116,810 | $115,800 | 1,710 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,400 | $118,030 | 820 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,400 | $118,030 | 820 |
| 8 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,400 | $118,030 | 820 |
| 9 | Repair and Maintenance | $109,450 | $106,050 | 50 |
| 10 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $109,450 | $106,050 | 50 |
| 11 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $107,550 | $108,490 | 780 |
| 12 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $106,880 | $101,250 | 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do power distributors and dispatchers make in the U.S.?
The median power distributors and dispatchers salary in the United States is $106,730 per year (mean $111,320), and about 80% earn between $72,440 and $154,270.
How much do power distributors and dispatchers make per hour?
Roughly $54 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $111,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays power distributors and dispatchers the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for power distributors and dispatchers at $147,750 per year (median $137,490).
What is the job outlook for power distributors and dispatchers?
Employment is projected to change -3.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 800 openings per year.