Careers · Power Distributors and Dispatchers · New York
Power Distributors and Dispatchers in New York
Power distributors and dispatchers coordinate the movement of electricity or steam through distribution systems to customers. They monitor equipment, regulate flow, and respond to outages or emergencies In New York the median pay is $139,390 a year, 31% above the national median of $106,730.
$139,390median pay in New York, per year
$127,790–$159,380middle half earn
150employed in New York
$106,730U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
41open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in New York or remote
17employers hiring
20posted in the last 7 days
TX · CA · OHwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMathematics (knowledge)Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEngineering and Technology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Power Distributors and Dispatchers.
Licenses and training in New York
Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay in other states
Washington · $144,710Nevada · $138,300California · $137,570Oregon · $137,490Idaho · $136,550South Dakota · $130,270Indiana · $129,080New Jersey · $128,220Maine · $121,520Massachusetts · $121,010
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against power distributors and dispatchers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 51-8012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.