Power Distributors and Dispatchers Salary in Illinois
The median pay for a power distributors and dispatchers in Illinois is $83,960/year ($40.37/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $84K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level power distributors and dispatchers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers salary by metro in Illinois
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $104K | +23% | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $84K | +0% | 330 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do power distributors and dispatchers make in Illinois?
The median is $83,960 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,360, and experienced power distributors and dispatchers can clear $121,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,275/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 26.7% 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 Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median power distributors and dispatchers salary is worth about $89,462 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.