The table below provides employment figures for Power Distributors and Dispatchers by State and Metropolitan Area. To view figures for metropolitan areas (i.e. cities) in any given state, click on the name of that state.
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
Employment of power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2014 to 2024. Although electricity usage is expected to grow, it is expected to grow more slowly because of advances in technology and increased energy efficiency. These developments will in turn dampen employment growth for the occupation.