Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $134,020 +25% vs national
Median hourly $64.43
10th percentile $102,820
90th percentile $161,290
Employed locally 110
National median $107,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,820
    25th
    $105,400
    50th (median)
    $134,020
    75th
    $161,290
    90th
    $161,290

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary vs area income 192% Median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary is 92% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Distributors and Dispatchers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $166,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $160,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,690
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $145,780
    Washington $139,170

    Nearby metros — Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $116,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $111,710
    Alabama $110,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $107,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $103,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $100,710

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Distributors and Dispatchers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Birmingham, AL is $64.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.00 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Power Distributors and Dispatchers salaries?

    The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Birmingham, AL is 25% above the national median of $107,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Power Distributors and Dispatchers (10th percentile) earn around $102,820 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,400.