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How to become power distributors and dispatcherseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$106,730
25th–75th pct. $90,200–$130,940
Top pay (est.)
$200,600
Top 10% $154,270
Pay in 5 years
$118,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$131,900est.
$113,400–$153,100
Outlook score
46/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
74%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.2%
700 openings / yr

How to become power distributors and dispatchers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.8
Active Listening
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Monitoring
3.5
Operations Monitoring
3.4
Speaking
3.4
Complex Problem Solving
3.2
Coordination
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.8
Mathematics
4.2
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Mechanical
3.8
Physics
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Education and Training
3.5
English Language
3.5

What the work involves

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationProcessing InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
40%
Associate's degree
24%
High school diploma
22%
Some college
8%
Bachelor's degree
6%

Training before entry

6–12 months
35%
1–2 years
28%
4–10 years
12%
1–3 months
5%
Up to 1 month
1%

Related work experience

4–6 years
28%
2–4 years
26%
Over 10 years
15%
3–6 months
12%
1–2 years
7%
None
6%
6–8 years
2%
8–10 years
2%
6–12 months
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as power distributors and dispatchers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.