Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,250 or more. The middle half of power distributors and dispatchers in Washington earn between $89,300 and $119,610.
- $82K10th
- $89K25th
- $100KMedian
- $120K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,130 | $8,928 | $51.50 |
| Median | $99,610 | $8,301 | $47.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,300 | $7,442 | $42.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,610 | $9,968 | $57.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Power distributors and dispatchers in Washington earn 4% less than the U.S. average ($111,320). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $106,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $107,130 | $99,610 | $81,890 | $138,250 | 50 |
| United States | $111,320 | $106,730 | $72,440 | $154,270 | 8,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $107,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $78,058 a year, or $6,505 a month and $3,002 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $80,179 | $6,682 |
| Working in MD | $79,309 | $6,609 |
| Working in VA | $78,850 | $6,571 |
| Working in DC | $78,058 | $6,505 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for power distributors and dispatchers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $107,130 buys what about $98,389 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in nearby metro areas
- Richmond, VA$95,450
- Philadelphia, PA$107,230
- Virginia Beach, VA$83,350
- Pittsburgh, PA$91,320
- New York, NY$129,420
- Cleveland, OH$94,320
Highest-paying cities for power distributors and dispatchers
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($179,400).
- Sacramento, CA$179,400
- Portland, OR$160,920
- Seattle, WA$157,940
- San Diego, CA$153,680
- Riverside, CA$139,420
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Washington: questions
How much do power distributors and dispatchers make an hour in Washington?
$51.51 an hour on average, and $47.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level power distributors and dispatchers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the power distributors and dispatchers take-home pay in Washington?
About $78,058 a year ($6,505 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,130.
Do power distributors and dispatchers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($111,320).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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