Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,620 or more. The middle half of power distributors and dispatchers in Portland earn between $135,450 and $195,360.
- $125K10th
- $135K25th
- $156KMedian
- $195K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $160,920 | $13,410 | $77.37 |
| Median | $155,690 | $12,974 | $74.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $135,450 | $11,288 | $65.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $195,360 | $16,280 | $93.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Power distributors and dispatchers in Portland earn 9% more than the Oregon average ($147,750) and 45% more than the U.S. average ($111,320). At the median the gap is +46% against the U.S. median of $106,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $160,920 | $155,690 | $125,210 | $195,620 | 220 |
| Oregon | $147,750 | $137,490 | $125,210 | $195,360 | 340 |
| United States | $111,320 | $106,730 | $72,440 | $154,270 | 8,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $160,920, a single filer in Portland takes home about $107,351 a year, or $8,946 a month and $4,129 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $121,255 | $10,105 |
| Working in OR | $107,351 | $8,946 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for power distributors and dispatchers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $160,920 buys what about $152,645 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$157,940
- Sacramento, CA$179,400
- Las Vegas, NV$130,150
- Los Angeles, CA$132,180
- Riverside, CA$139,420
- San Diego, CA$153,680
Highest-paying cities for power distributors and dispatchers
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($179,400).
- Sacramento, CA$179,400
- Portland, OR$160,920
- Seattle, WA$157,940
- San Diego, CA$153,680
- Riverside, CA$139,420
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in Portland: questions
How much do power distributors and dispatchers make an hour in Portland?
$77.36 an hour on average, and $74.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level power distributors and dispatchers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $135,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the power distributors and dispatchers take-home pay in Portland?
About $107,351 a year ($8,946 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $160,920. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do power distributors and dispatchers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-8012; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.28, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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