Electricians in Salem, OR
12 electricians and electrical contractors listed in Salem, Oregon.
About electrical services in Salem
WireCircuitPro currently lists 12 electricians and electrical contractors based in Salem, compiled from state license-board records and OpenStreetMap business data.
Demand here is shaped by Salem's mix of older housing stock, new construction, and a steady pipeline of panel upgrades, EV-charger installs, and code-driven service work. The area already has 27 public EV charging stations mapped, a useful signal of how quickly home and workplace charging demand is growing locally. Most homeowners hire for permitted jobs — service upgrades, rewires, generators, and EV circuits — while commercial owners lean on contractors for tenant fit-outs and lighting retrofits.
Local pricing typically tracks the Oregon metro average, with permit and inspection turnaround handled at the city building department. Whoever you hire, confirm an active OR electrical license and general liability insurance before work starts — listings marked "Verified" have had their license number matched to a state board record.
Salem electrical regulations
- Code adoption
- 2020 NEC (state-adopted)
- Licensing
- state level
- Permits
- Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
- Inspections
- Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
Climate & power considerations
- Climate
- Temperate continental
- Grid risks
- seasonal storm outages
- Load profile
- EV chargers and heat-pump conversions are the primary drivers of new service upgrades.
What it costs in Salem
Salem electricians
View all →Albert D Rossi
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Chris A Curry
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Daniel M Dabler
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Leonard L Mcdowell
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Paul S Turner
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Robert D Novak
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Scott A Horner
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Yevgeniy A Gerasimenko
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Salem
Connections Electric Inc.
Electrical contractor in Salem, OR
Code Electric
Electrical contractor in Salem, OR
Cherry City Electric
Electrical contractor in Salem, OR
Safety Electric
Electrical contractor in Salem, OR
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Frequently asked questions about Salem electricians
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Salem?
Yes — service upgrades, new circuits, panel replacements, and most generator and EV-charger installs require a permit. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are Salem electricians state or city licensed?
Oregon issues electrician licenses at the state level; permits are pulled locally in Salem. Check the license number against the state board's public lookup.
Which NEC edition does Salem follow?
2020 NEC (state-adopted). Local amendments may apply — confirm with your electrician before scoping out a service upgrade or rewire.
How long do inspections take in Salem?
Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
What does an electrician cost in Salem?
Service calls in Salem typically run $150–$250 minimum, with full panel upgrades $2,500–$5,500 and Level 2 EV charger installs $900–$2,200 depending on run length and panel capacity.
What should I look for when hiring in Salem?
Confirm an active OR license, current general liability insurance (typically $1M+), written scope and pricing, and that the contractor will pull the permit in their name — not yours.