Industries with Fastest Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers Salary Growth
These industries raised Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
29
Industries with Growth
+68.9%
Highest Growth
+20.5%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 29 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $76,000 | $128,340 | +$52,340 | +68.9% |
| 2 | Repair and Maintenance | $71,290 | $115,290 | +$44,000 | +61.7% |
| 3 | Facilities Support Services | $60,730 | $91,350 | +$30,620 | +50.4% |
| 4 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $57,500 | $81,320 | +$23,820 | +41.4% |
| 5 | Solar Electric Power Generation | $69,630 | $93,440 | +$23,810 | +34.2% |
| 6 | Natural Gas Distribution | $92,370 | $121,880 | +$29,510 | +31.9% |
| 7 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $61,910 | $76,910 | +$15,000 | +24.2% |
| 8 | Paper Manufacturing | $62,200 | $76,910 | +$14,710 | +23.6% |
| 9 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $77,590 | $95,730 | +$18,140 | +23.4% |
| 10 | Food Manufacturing | $52,700 | $64,490 | +$11,790 | +22.4% |
| 11 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $101,290 | $122,240 | +$20,950 | +20.7% |
| 12 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $86,400 | $103,900 | +$17,500 | +20.3% |
| 13 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $87,790 | $104,930 | +$17,140 | +19.5% |
| 14 | Utilities | $87,970 | $105,020 | +$17,050 | +19.4% |
| 15 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $97,340 | $113,130 | +$15,790 | +16.2% |
| 16 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $97,340 | $113,130 | +$15,790 | +16.2% |
| 17 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $93,970 | $108,200 | +$14,230 | +15.1% |
| 18 | Geothermal Electric Power Generation | $66,020 | $72,950 | +$6,930 | +10.5% |
| 19 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $72,770 | $79,890 | +$7,120 | +9.8% |
| 20 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $60,530 | $66,450 | +$5,920 | +9.8% |
| 21 | Waste Treatment and Disposal | $72,840 | $79,890 | +$7,050 | +9.7% |
| 22 | Biomass Electric Power Generation | $58,580 | $63,470 | +$4,890 | +8.3% |
| 23 | Educational Services | $60,780 | $65,020 | +$4,240 | +7.0% |
| 24 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $60,820 | $65,020 | +$4,200 | +6.9% |
| 25 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $83,020 | $87,330 | +$4,310 | +5.2% |
| 26 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $74,840 | $78,530 | +$3,690 | +4.9% |
| 27 | Engineering Services | $74,840 | $78,530 | +$3,690 | +4.9% |
| 28 | Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $73,610 | $76,850 | +$3,240 | +4.4% |
| 29 | Hospitals | $58,380 | $60,450 | +$2,070 | +3.5% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Electric Power Generation | $94,040 | $76,140 | -$17,900 | -19.0% |
| 2 | Other Electric Power Generation | $91,490 | $79,050 | -$12,440 | -13.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.