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Top 15 cities for power distributors and dispatchers by average salary
| Sacramento, CA | $179,400 |
|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $160,920 |
| Seattle, WA | $157,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $153,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,420 |
| Birmingham, AL | $133,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,180 |
| Providence, RI | $130,900 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $130,150 |
| New York, NY | $129,420 |
| Little Rock, AR | $119,630 |
| Boston, MA | $117,020 |
| Worcester, MA | $114,070 |
| Detroit, MI | $112,860 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $108,430 |
Map: Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by metro area
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by state
Oregon pays power distributors and dispatchers the most statewide, $147,750 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $147,750 | $137,490 | 340 | 1 | $160,920 | $160,920 |
| Washington | $146,470 | $144,710 | 380 | 1 | $157,940 | $157,940 |
| California | $144,010 | $137,570 | 670 | 4 | $179,400 | $132,180 |
| Idaho | $143,960 | $136,550 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $137,230 | $139,390 | 150 | 1 | $129,420 | $129,420 |
| Nevada | $133,660 | $138,300 | 100 | 1 | $130,150 | $130,150 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $130,900 | $130,900 |
| New Jersey | $125,710 | $128,220 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $121,920 | $114,570 | 190 | 1 | $133,190 | $133,190 |
| South Dakota | $120,960 | $130,270 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $120,610 | $129,080 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $118,540 | $121,010 | 390 | 2 | $117,020 | $114,070 |
| Wyoming | $114,460 | $120,210 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $112,420 | $117,370 | 210 | 1 | $119,630 | $119,630 |
| Michigan | $111,210 | $116,780 | 450 | 1 | $112,860 | $112,860 |
| Maryland | $110,470 | $113,660 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $108,940 | $121,520 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $107,700 | $116,810 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $107,310 | $105,630 | 100 | 1 | $104,550 | $104,550 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $107,130 | $107,130 |
| Kentucky | $105,940 | $105,600 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $103,560 | $98,960 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $102,970 | $101,960 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $102,210 | $105,530 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $100,210 | $105,450 | 100 | 2 | $99,470 | $90,210 |
| Texas | $99,980 | $102,890 | 970 | 3 | $107,730 | $92,210 |
| Ohio | $98,360 | $100,320 | 360 | 3 | $108,430 | $94,320 |
| Arizona | $97,350 | $98,510 | 70 | 1 | $94,530 | $94,530 |
| Nebraska | $96,770 | $98,570 | 240 | 1 | $104,200 | $104,200 |
| Illinois | $94,840 | $101,470 | 330 | 2 | $98,330 | $93,730 |
| Florida | $94,590 | $101,060 | 260 | 2 | $96,380 | $79,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,180 | $98,930 | 560 | 2 | $107,230 | $91,320 |
| South Carolina | $89,840 | $91,570 | 190 | 2 | $93,060 | $91,420 |
| North Carolina | $88,460 | $90,420 | 190 | 1 | $92,380 | $92,380 |
| New Mexico | $87,630 | $79,580 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $87,540 | $80,560 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $87,520 | $79,910 | 100 | 1 | $84,640 | $84,640 |
| Wisconsin | $86,310 | $83,140 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $85,020 | $102,980 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $83,490 | $81,080 | 330 | 2 | $95,450 | $83,350 |
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $179,400 | $169,920 | $86.25 | 80 |
| Portland, OR | $160,920 | $155,690 | $77.36 | 220 |
| Seattle, WA | $157,940 | $160,570 | $75.93 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $153,680 | $173,120 | $73.88 | 100 |
| Riverside, CA | $139,420 | $140,660 | $67.03 | 70 |
| Birmingham, AL | $133,190 | $138,260 | $64.03 | 100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,180 | $106,730 | $63.55 | 330 |
| Providence, RI | $130,900 | $132,530 | $62.93 | 60 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $130,150 | $138,300 | $62.57 | 60 |
| New York, NY | $129,420 | $134,250 | $62.22 | 330 |
| Little Rock, AR | $119,630 | $127,180 | $57.51 | 140 |
| Boston, MA | $117,020 | $110,970 | $56.26 | 150 |
| Worcester, MA | $114,070 | $102,330 | $54.84 | 150 |
| Detroit, MI | $112,860 | $124,140 | $54.26 | 240 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $108,430 | $108,590 | $52.13 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $107,730 | $109,150 | $51.79 | 90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $107,230 | $111,450 | $51.55 | 180 |
| Washington, DC | $107,130 | $99,610 | $51.51 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,510 | $105,620 | $51.21 | n/a |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,550 | $103,670 | $50.26 | 70 |
| Omaha, NE | $104,200 | $98,570 | $50.10 | 80 |
| Columbus, OH | $100,450 | $102,760 | $48.29 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO | $99,470 | $105,450 | $47.82 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $98,330 | $101,570 | $47.27 | 150 |
| Miami, FL | $96,380 | $93,620 | $46.34 | 70 |
| Richmond, VA | $95,450 | $102,220 | $45.89 | 90 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $94,530 | $86,300 | $45.45 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $94,320 | $99,650 | $45.35 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $93,730 | $80,800 | $45.06 | 60 |
| Columbia, SC | $93,060 | $101,010 | $44.74 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC | $92,380 | $98,800 | $44.41 | n/a |
| San Antonio, TX | $92,210 | $100,320 | $44.33 | 60 |
| Charleston, SC | $91,420 | $88,150 | $43.95 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $91,320 | $102,170 | $43.90 | 210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $90,210 | $85,470 | $43.37 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $84,640 | $77,440 | $40.69 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $83,350 | $81,080 | $40.07 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $79,310 | $75,660 | $38.13 | 50 |
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary: questions
Where do power distributors and dispatchers make the most money?
In Sacramento, CA, with an average of $179,400 a year, among the 38 metro areas we cover.
What is the average power distributors and dispatchers salary in the U.S.?
$111,320 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $106,730, so half of power distributors and dispatchers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should power distributors and dispatchers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of power distributors and dispatchers nationwide earn between $90,200 (25th percentile) and $130,940 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays power distributors and dispatchers the most?
Oregon, with a statewide average of $147,750 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is power distributors and dispatchers pay the lowest?
Tampa, FL, at $79,310 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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