SOC 51-8012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Distributors and Dispatchers — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
The median wage here is $98,800 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $106,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $98,800 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $106,730. Half of workers earn between $84,600 and $98,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,160 and the ninetieth at $98,800.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 660 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,160 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $84,600 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $98,800 | −7.4% |
| 75th | $98,800 | −7.4% |
| 90th | $98,800 | −7.4% |
| Mean | $92,380 | −13.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $98,800 goes as far as $104,772 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,772US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,800 a year, 7.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,160 to $98,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $98,800, or $47.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,730, so pay in Charlotte, NC is 7.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charlotte, NC earns more than $98,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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