SOC 51-8012 · May 2025 · United States
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers across the United States is $106,730 per year, measured over 8,520 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $144,710.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $144,710 and New Mexico pays $79,580.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $144,710 | 380 | |
| 2 | New York | $139,390 | 150 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $138,300 | 100 | |
| 4 | California | $137,570 | 670 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $137,490 | 340 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $136,550 | 60 | |
| 7 | South Dakota | $130,270 | 30 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $129,080 | 90 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $128,220 | 330 | |
| 10 | Maine | $121,520 | 100 |
States with the most Power Distributors and Dispatchers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 970 | $102,890 | |
| 2 | California | 670 | $137,570 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 560 | $98,930 | |
| 4 | Michigan | 450 | $116,780 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 390 | $121,010 | |
| 6 | Washington | 380 | $144,710 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 360 | $100,320 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 340 | $137,490 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 330 | $101,470 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 330 | $128,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | $173,120 | 100 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $169,920 | 80 |
| 3 | Seattle | $160,570 | 80 |
| 4 | Portland | $155,690 | 220 |
| 5 | Riverside | $140,660 | 70 |
| 6 | Las Vegas | $138,300 | 60 |
| 7 | Birmingham | $138,260 | 100 |
| 8 | New York | $134,250 | 330 |
| 9 | Providence | $132,530 | 60 |
| 10 | Little Rock | $127,180 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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