Career Profile

Power Distributor & Dispatcher

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $121,300
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Power Distributors & Dispatchers coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

General Information

Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

Power Distributor & Dispatcher

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

4

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Power Distributor & Dispatcher.

+11.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Power Distributor & Dispatcher is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.2% between 2025 and 2030.

$58.30

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $58.30/hour. Entry level workers are paid $37.84, while experienced workers are paid $64.85. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 51 Power Distributor & Dispatcher in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 56.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Power Distributor & Dispatcher are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, All Other Industries, and Management of Companies and Enterprises.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Power Distributor & Dispatcher include Public Safety and Security, Engineering and Technology, and Computers and Electronics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Power Distributor & Dispatcher is Some college, no degree. 38% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.