Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for power plant operators, 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 $104,660 ≈ $50/hr
National median salary $105,080
Total employment 42,980 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers make in the U.S.?
The median power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers salary in the United States is $105,080 per year (mean $104,660), and about 80% earn between $64,160 and $136,550.
How much do power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers make per hour?
Roughly $50 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $104,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.