Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Virginia

Power distributors and dispatchers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $95,450 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($83,350), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the power distributors and dispatchers average at $83,490 and the median at $81,080 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,320.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$95,450
Virginia Beach$83,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$95,450	$102,220	$82,540	$71,305	98
Virginia Beach	$83,350	$81,080	$75,280	$63,488	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary in other states

Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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