Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $83,960 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $65,560
90th percentile $125,760
Employed locally 330
National median $107,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,560
    25th
    $66,420
    50th (median)
    $83,960
    75th
    $106,160
    90th
    $125,760

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary vs area income 94% Median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary is 6% below 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $160,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,200
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $105,320
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $103,520
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $101,050

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    Machinists $57,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Chicago, IL-IN is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 21.7% below 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Power Distributors and Dispatchers (10th percentile) earn around $65,560 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,420.