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Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

The median pay for a power distributors and dispatchers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $120,240/year ($57.81/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.3), that's roughly $119,880 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,411/month, or 19.3% of estimated take-home pay.

$120K
Median annual
$57.81/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$136K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $120K get you in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

Estimated take-home pay$7,319/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,411/mo
Rent as % of take-home19.3% ✓ within 30% guideline
Groceries-$393/mo
Utilities-$197/mo
Transportation-$345/mo
Healthcare *-$229/mo
Left over$4,744/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Detroit-Warren-Dearborn’s Regional Price Parity (100.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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U.S. employed: 270
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Bar chart showing Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary percentiles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 10th percentile $48,590, 25th percentile $73,050, median $120,240, 75th percentile $130,580, 90th percentile $136,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$73KMedian$120K75th$131K90th$136K
Bar chart showing Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary percentiles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI: 10th percentile $48,590, 25th percentile $73,050, median $120,240, 75th percentile $130,580, 90th percentile $136,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level power distributors and dispatchers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $120K. Top earners bring in $136K or more, a $88K spread from bottom to top.

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Power Distributors and Dispatchers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$139K+30%390
Idaho$137K+27%60
Connecticut$134K+25%130
Nevada$134K+25%140
Oregon$130K+21%210
New York$129K+20%140
Minnesota$123K+14%150
Georgia$122K+14%150
Maine$117K+9%70
California$116K+9%770
Wyoming$115K+7%40
Arkansas$114K+6%230
Nebraska$114K+6%100
Kansas$113K+6%60
New Jersey$112K+5%320
North Dakota$112K+5%60
Alabama$111K+3%230
Indiana$110K+3%120
Michigan$109K+2%560
Mississippi$107K-0%120
Texas$106K-1%1,000
Massachusetts$106K-1%360
Wisconsin$105K-3%70
Kentucky$102K-5%160
Missouri$102K-5%110
Florida$102K-5%250
Virginia$101K-6%210
Maryland$101K-6%60
Utah$101K-6%40
Oklahoma$101K-6%80
Pennsylvania$99K-8%690
West Virginia$99K-8%130
Ohio$89K-17%400
Tennessee$88K-18%120
North Carolina$87K-18%240
South Carolina$85K-20%100
Illinois$84K-22%550
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Frequently asked questions

How much do power distributors and dispatchers make in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

The median is $120,240 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,590, and experienced power distributors and dispatchers can clear $136,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $120K enough to live in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,319/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,411/month, which eats 19.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a power distributors and dispatchers salary go in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn has a Regional Price Parity of 100.3 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median power distributors and dispatchers salary is worth about $119,880 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do power distributors and dispatchers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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