Power Distributor and Dispatcher salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A power distributor and dispatcher earns a median of $106,730 a year ($51.31 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $111,320. About 8,520 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $106,730
- Gross pay
- $4,105.00
- Federal income tax
- −$563.48
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$254.51
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$59.52
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,227.48
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $106,730
- Federal
- $14,651
- FICA
- $8,165
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $83,915
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Power Distributors and Dispatchers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-8012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power distributor and dispatcher make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $51.31; the average is $53.52.
What is the salary range for a power distributor and dispatcher?
The bottom 10% earn under $72,440 and the top 10% earn over $154,270 a year.
How much is $106,730 after taxes?
About $83,915 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $76,846 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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