SOC 51-8012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Power Distributors and Dispatchers — South Dakota
South Dakota
In South Dakota the median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers is $130,270 a year, which is 22.1% higher than the national figure of $106,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Dakota the median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers is $130,270 a year, which is 22.1% higher than the national figure of $106,730. Half of workers earn between $105,240 and $130,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $99,650 and the ninetieth at $142,960.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, South Dakota ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 27th of 563 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,650 | −6.6% |
| 25th | $105,240 | −1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $130,270 | +22.1% |
| 75th | $130,270 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $142,960 | +33.9% |
| Mean | $120,960 | +13.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $130,270 goes as far as $147,032 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$147,032US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,270 a year, 22.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $99,650 to $142,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in South Dakota?
The median annual wage is $130,270, or $62.63 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 South Dakota is 22.1% 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 South Dakota earns more than $142,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $99,650 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 30 jobs in this occupation in South Dakota. 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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