Director of Power Systems Salary in the United States

How much does a Director of Power Systems make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Power Systems in the United States is $159,738 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

However, a Director of Power Systems's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $200,996
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,331 to $181,334
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,393
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Director of Power Systems Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
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75th Percentile $181,334 $15,111 $3,487 $87
Average $159,738 $13,312 $3,072 $77
25th Percentile $143,331 $11,944 $2,756 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Director of Power Systems Salaries

A Director of Power Systems's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Director of Power Systems Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director of Power Systems. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $176,862.
  • California: $176,191.
  • Massachusetts: $173,843.

Top Paying Cities for Director of Power Systems

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $201,478
  • San Francisco: $199,272
  • Oakland: $195,072

What Skills Can Increase a Director of Power Systems's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Program Management (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Program management or programme management is the process of managing several related projects, often with the intention of improving an organization's performance. In practice and in its aims, program management is often closely related to systems engineering, industrial engineering, change management, and business transformation. In the defense sector, it is the dominant approach to managing very large projects. Because major defense programs entail working with contractors, it is often called acquisition management, indicating that the government buyer acquires goods and services by means of contractors. The program manager has oversight of the purpose and status of the projects in a program and can use this oversight to support project-level activity to ensure the program goals are met by providing a decision-making capacity that cannot be achieved at project level or by providing the project manager with a program perspective when required, or as a sounding board for ideas and approaches to solving project issues that have program impacts. The program manager may be well placed to provide this insight by actively seeking out such information from the project managers although in large and/or complex projects, a specific role may be required. However this insight arises, the program manager needs this in order to be comfortable that the overall program goals are achievable.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 3.9% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Program Management 3.9%
Plumbing 3.9%
Data Entry 2.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Director of Power Systems's salary.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Wholesale: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Hosting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agile
$167,725
5%
Wholesale
$166,128
4%
Hosting
$166,128
4%
Electrical Engineering
$164,530
3%
Commitment
$164,530
3%
Building Automation
$162,933
2%
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How Education impacts a Director of Power Systems's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director of Power Systems enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Director of Power Systems with a Bachelor's Degree is between $146,042 and $160,176).

Director of Power Systems Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director of Power Systems
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 27.8%
Masters 44.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Director of Power Systems Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director of Power Systems's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director of Power Systems

Salaries for a Director of Power Systems can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $181,481 in 2023 to around $179,609 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director of Power Systems salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director of Power Systems Over Time

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2023
$181,481
2024
$181,317
2025
$179,609
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2024 $181,317
2025 $179,609
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