The salary statistics and trend of dispatchers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dispatcher salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,710 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $85,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dispatchers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dispatchers is $85,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dispatchers is $30,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dispatchers in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,510 | 7.22% | 10.19% |
| 2016 | $47,790 | 3.58% | - |
| 2015 | $46,080 | 3.39% | - |
| 2014 | $44,520 | -0.49% | - |
| 2013 | $44,740 | -3.40% | - |
| 2012 | $46,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of dispatchers in five industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dispatchers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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