Rates by state / Oregon / Salem Electric - (OR)
Cooperative · 18,499 residential customers
Salem Electric - (OR) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 10.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 30% below the Oregon average of 15.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
10.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$95/mo
At 874 kWh a month
1-year change
-1.0%
5 years: +11.1%
Average rate by year
20209.8¢
20219.8¢
202210.3¢
202310.4¢
202411.0¢
202510.9¢
Salem Electric - (OR) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Salem Electric - (OR)'s 2025 average rate of 10.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Salem Electric - (OR) | Oregon average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $55 | $78 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $82 | $116 |
| 1,000 kWh | $109 | $155 |
| 1,500 kWh | $164 | $233 |
| 2,000 kWh | $218 | $310 |
Other utilities in Oregon
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Portland General Electric Co | 840,457 | 18.8¢ |
| PacifiCorp | 552,756 | 15.2¢ |
| City of Eugene - (OR) | 90,395 | 14.2¢ |
| Central Lincoln People's Ut Dt | 36,113 | 11.4¢ |
| Central Electric Coop Inc - (OR) | 35,385 | 10.5¢ |
| City of Springfield - (OR) | 30,212 | 8.4¢ |
| Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc | 25,995 | 11.0¢ |
| Tillamook Peoples Utility Dist | 20,263 | 12.7¢ |
Salem Electric - (OR): common questions
- How much does Salem Electric - (OR) charge per kWh?
- Salem Electric - (OR) residential customers paid an average of 10.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Salem Electric - (OR) electric bill?
- The average Salem Electric - (OR) household used 874 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $95 a month at the average rate.
- Is Salem Electric - (OR) cheaper than other utilities in Oregon?
- Salem Electric - (OR)'s average rate is 30% below the Oregon average of 15.5¢. 8 of 23 utilities in Oregon have a lower average rate.
- Did Salem Electric - (OR) raise rates?
- Salem Electric - (OR)'s average residential rate changed -1.0% from 2024 to 2025 and +11.1% since 2020.
- Is my Salem Electric - (OR) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Oregon homes and your rate with Salem Electric - (OR)'s average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.