Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary by State
The national median pay for power distributors and dispatchers is $106,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $79,580 in New Mexico to $144,710 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $72,440
- 25th percentile
- $90,200
- Median
- $106,730
- 75th percentile
- $130,940
- Top 10%
- $154,270
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,520 jobs.
Median pay in 38 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $144,710 | +36% | $95,370 | $197,080 | 380 |
| 2 | New York | $139,390 | +31% | $98,920 | $159,400 | 150 |
| 3 | Nevada | $138,300 | +30% | $91,790 | $159,860 | 100 |
| 4 | California | $137,570 | +29% | $101,200 | $209,200 | 670 |
| 5 | Oregon | $137,490 | +29% | $125,210 | $195,360 | 340 |
| 6 | Idaho | $136,550 | +28% | $119,540 | $176,140 | 60 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $130,270 | +22% | $99,650 | $142,960 | 30 |
| 8 | Indiana | $129,080 | +21% | $84,290 | $157,980 | 90 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $128,220 | +20% | $102,350 | $151,970 | 330 |
| 10 | Maine | $121,520 | +14% | $77,270 | $129,240 | 100 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $121,010 | +13% | $99,440 | $146,180 | 390 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $120,210 | +13% | $100,990 | $126,570 | 70 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $117,370 | +10% | $63,260 | $139,400 | 210 |
| 14 | Kansas | $116,810 | +9% | $64,960 | $126,430 | 90 |
| 15 | Michigan | $116,780 | +9% | $75,100 | $140,920 | 450 |
| 16 | Alabama | $114,570 | +7% | $89,500 | $166,390 | 190 |
| 17 | Maryland | $113,660 | +6% | $85,560 | $138,250 | 50 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $105,630 | −1% | $82,260 | $136,380 | 100 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $105,600 | −1% | $65,280 | $140,690 | 140 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $105,530 | −1% | $60,910 | $140,820 | 50 |
| 21 | Missouri | $105,450 | −1% | $61,220 | $131,620 | 100 |
| 22 | Iowa | $102,980 | −4% | $45,400 | $128,490 | Not published |
| 23 | Texas | $102,890 | −4% | $75,990 | $126,920 | 970 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $101,960 | −4% | $84,840 | $126,780 | 50 |
| 25 | Illinois | $101,470 | −5% | $64,360 | $124,310 | 330 |
| 26 | Florida | $101,060 | −5% | $60,260 | $127,580 | 260 |
| 27 | Ohio | $100,320 | −6% | $63,610 | $121,720 | 360 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $98,960 | −7% | $64,930 | $135,510 | 90 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $98,930 | −7% | $71,080 | $119,450 | 560 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $98,570 | −8% | $63,060 | $120,190 | 240 |
| 31 | Arizona | $98,510 | −8% | $86,300 | $122,050 | 70 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $91,570 | −14% | $66,510 | $107,550 | 190 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $90,420 | −15% | $62,710 | $98,800 | 190 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $83,140 | −22% | $69,610 | $109,100 | 40 |
| 35 | Virginia | $81,080 | −24% | $60,600 | $107,770 | 330 |
| 36 | Georgia | $80,560 | −25% | $65,800 | $130,710 | 90 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $79,910 | −25% | $58,120 | $121,970 | 100 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $79,580 | −25% | $69,870 | $115,940 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary questions
Which state pays power distributors and dispatchers the most?
Washington, with a median of $144,710 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $106,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays power distributors and dispatchers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $79,580 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most power distributors and dispatchers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 970, with a median of $102,890.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.