Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $166,600 +55.4% vs national
Median hourly $80.10
10th percentile $89,640
90th percentile $171,060
Employed locally 120
National median $107,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,640
    25th
    $155,050
    50th (median)
    $166,600
    75th
    $170,810
    90th
    $171,060

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary vs area income 163% Median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Distributors and Dispatchers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Idaho $136,550

    Nearby metros — Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $160,630
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $134,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $118,250
    California $116,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $108,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $106,210

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Power Distributors and Dispatchers in San Diego, CA is $80.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in San Diego, CA is 55.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Power Distributors and Dispatchers (10th percentile) earn around $89,640 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,050.