Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Illinois

Power distributors and dispatchers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $98,330 a year) and the least in Champaign ($93,730), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power distributors and dispatchers average at $94,840 and the median at $101,470 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,320.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$98,330
Champaign$93,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$98,330	$101,570	$73,890	$73,279	104
Champaign	$93,730	$80,800	$80,800	$70,270	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in other states

Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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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