Career Profile
Power Distributors & Dispatchers
Power Distributors & Dispatchers coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
General Information
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
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Power Distributors & Dispatchers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 5 openings per year are projected for Power Distributors & Dispatchers.
Employment Change
Employment for Power Distributors & Dispatchers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $46.48/hour. Entry level workers are paid $29.86, while experienced workers are paid $49.86. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 45 Power Distributors & Dispatchers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 49.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Power Distributors & Dispatchers are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Management of Companies and Enterprises, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Power Distributors & Dispatchers include Public Safety and Security, English Language, and Engineering and Technology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Power Distributors & Dispatchers is HS diploma or less. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.