Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
SOC: 51-8012 O*NET: 51-8012.00
Median Salary
$107,240
per year
Job Growth
📉 -3.2%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
0.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Distribution by Percentile
Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.
10th
$64,344
25th
$85,792
50th (Median)
$107,240
75th
$128,688
90th
$160,860
Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.
Typical Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Mental Health Support
- ✓Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- ✓401(k) Retirement Plan
- ✓Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
- ✓Profit Sharing
- ✓Stock Options
- ✓Performance Bonuses
Work-Life Balance
- ✓Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
- ✓Paid Sick Leave
- ✓Flexible Work Arrangements
- ✓Remote Work Options
- ✓Parental Leave
Professional Development
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Professional Certifications
- ✓Conference Attendance
- ✓Training Programs
- ✓Mentorship Opportunities
Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.
Job Market Intelligence
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:9,300
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-3.2%
Annual Openings:800
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)9,300
Current
2034 (Projected)9,000
-3.2%
-300
Employment Change
-3.2%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Decline
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
Top Skills
✓
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
✓
Monitoring
Monitoring
✓
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
✓
Active Listening
Active Listening
✓
Speaking
Speaking
✓
Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving
✓
Operations Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
✓
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making
✓
Operation and Control
Operation and Control
✓
Writing
Writing
Key Knowledge Areas
✓
English Language
✓
Public Safety and Security
✓
Mathematics
✓
Computers and Electronics
✓
Telecommunications
✓
Engineering and Technology
✓
Customer and Personal Service
✓
Mechanical
✓
Education and Training
✓
Physics
Education & Training
Education Required
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Experience Required
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Job Training
Training of more than one year