Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $155,690 +45.2% vs national
Median hourly $74.85
10th percentile $125,210
90th percentile $195,620
Employed locally 220
National median $107,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $125,210
    25th
    $135,450
    50th (median)
    $155,690
    75th
    $195,360
    90th
    $195,620

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary vs area income 165% Median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary is 65% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $145,780
    Washington $139,170
    Idaho $136,550

    Nearby metros — Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $133,910
    Oregon $130,100
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $129,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,680
    New York $128,680
    Worcester, MA $124,030

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in Portland, OR-WA is $74.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 45.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Power Distributors and Dispatchers (10th percentile) earn around $125,210 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,450.