Average Electric Bill in Salem, OR
What a typical household in Salem pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Salem pays about $141.40/month for electricity at roughly 18.19¢/kWh. Basis: Portland General Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Oregon over 12 months — the rate environment Salem households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Portland General Electric Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Portland General Electric Co · 828,857 residential customers |
| State context | Oregon: $119.91/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 175,977 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Salem?
Expect roughly $141.40 per month for a typical household in Salem — based on Portland General Electric Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Salem?
About 18.19¢ per kWh (Portland General Electric Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Salem pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Salem higher or lower than the Oregon average?
Portland General Electric Co averages $141.40 — above the state average of $119.91.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Portland General Electric Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Oregon) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.