SOC 51-8012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Distributors and Dispatchers — Maryland
Maryland
The median wage here is $113,660 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 $113,660 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $106,730. Half of workers earn between $95,590 and $113,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $85,560 and the ninetieth at $138,250.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 17th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 110th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,560 | −19.8% |
| 25th | $95,590 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $113,660 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $113,770 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $138,250 | +29.5% |
| Mean | $110,470 | +3.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $113,660 buys what $108,248 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$113,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $113,660 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,560 to $138,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $113,660, or $54.64 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 Maryland is 6.5% higher. 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 Maryland earns more than $138,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,560 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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