Electricity rates in Salem, OR
Salem (175,535 people, Marion County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Salem Electric pay about 11.00¢/kWh, 29% less than the Oregon average.
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Electric companies serving Salem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Electric | Electric cooperative | 11.00¢ | $96 | 18K | 6 |
| Portland General Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.95¢ | $143 | 840K | 273 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 14.92¢ | $131 | 553K | 385 |
| Consumers Power | Electric cooperative | 14.02¢ | $163 | 19K | 739 |
| Bonneville Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Marion County right now
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Outage history in Marion County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 392 | 686 |
| Days with outages | 72 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,155 (8%) | 51,158 (50.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-22 | 2025-12-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (392 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Four Corners 18.9¢
- Keizer 18.9¢
- Hayesville 11.0¢
- Turner 18.9¢
- Independence 18.9¢
- Aumsville 18.9¢
- Monmouth 14.9¢
- Silverton 18.9¢
- Gervais 18.9¢
- Dallas 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 97301, 97302, 97303, 97304, 97305, 97306, 97308, 97309, 97310, 97311, 97312, 97313, 97314, 97317
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salem?
Most homes in Salem get power from Salem Electric, where residential customers pay an average of 11.00¢/kWh including all charges. The Oregon average is 15.50¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Salem: Portland General Electric Co. (18.95¢), PacifiCorp (14.92¢), Consumers Power (14.02¢).
What is the average electric bill in Salem?
About $96 a month, based on 874 kWh a month (the average for Salem Electric customers) at 11.00¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Salem, OR?
5 utilities serve Salem's ZIP codes: Salem Electric, Portland General Electric Co., PacifiCorp, Consumers Power, Bonneville Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Salem?
In 2025, customers in Marion County averaged 11 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-17, when 51,158 customers (50.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.