Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $101,660 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.88
10th percentile $60,970
90th percentile $121,220
Employed locally 60
National median $107,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,970
    25th
    $83,680
    50th (median)
    $101,660
    75th
    $103,720
    90th
    $121,220

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary vs area income 127% Median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary is 27% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $103,960
    Ohio $88,810
    Cleveland, OH $88,480

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Columbus, OH is $48.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Columbus, OH is 5.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Power Distributors and Dispatchers (10th percentile) earn around $60,970 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,680.