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Job outlook for distribution system operators in the United States
Are distribution system operator jobs in demand?
No, distribution system operator jobs are not in demand. Distribution system operator demand is projected to decline -7% from 2018 to 2028.
Distribution system operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of distribution system operator jobs and the average distribution system operator salary over time.
Distribution system operator jobs over time
Distribution system operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,508 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,486 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,540 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,539 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,462 | 0.00% |
Average distribution system operator salary over time
Distribution system operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,785 | $28.26 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $57,193 | $27.50 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $56,019 | $26.93 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $55,265 | $26.57 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $54,798 | $26.35 | +2.2% |
Distribution system operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of distribution system operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where distribution system operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for distribution system operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 226 | 33% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,475 | 22% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 171 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 108 | 15% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,073 | 12% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 645 | 8% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 462 | 8% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 116 | 8% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 271 | 5% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 64 | 5% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 538 | 4% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 272 | 4% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 258 | 4% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 210 | 4% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 133 | 4% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 112 | 4% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 30 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
Most common cities for distribution system operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson | 1 | 4% | $61,389 |
| 2 | Fort Hood | 1 | 3% | $49,155 |
| 3 | Macon | 2 | 2% | $37,365 |
| 4 | Goose Creek | 1 | 2% | $44,978 |
| 5 | New Bedford | 1 | 1% | $70,689 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $68,591 |
| 7 | Durham | 1 | 0% | $48,054 |
| 8 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $58,184 |