Cost to run a dishwasher in Oregon
About $36.95 a year for a typical model, at the Oregon average of 15.46 cents per kWh.
How Oregon compares
The same dishwasher costs $43.47 a year at the U.S. average rate, so in Oregon you pay $6.52 less. See the Oregon electricity rate for the full picture.
Efficient or high-use: the range in Oregon
| Model type | kWh per year | Per year | Over 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient | 220 | $34.01 | $340.12 |
| Typical | 239 | $36.95 | $369.49 |
| High use | 240 | $37.10 | $371.04 |
Between the efficient and the high-use model, the difference in Oregon adds up to about $30.92 over 10 years. Standard and compact dishwashers. The figure covers the machine and the hot water it uses.
Models that cost the least to run in Oregon
| Model | Details | kWh per year | Cost per year in Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loch L1126 | Compact, 2 | 80 | $12.37 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6I1 | Compact, 7 | 114 | $17.62 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6PX1 | Compact, 7 | 114 | $17.62 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SAX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SCTX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SDFTX9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SI9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24STI9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| Fisher & Paykel DD24SV2T9 | Compact, 7 | 134 | $20.72 |
| BLACK+DECKER BCD6SD | Compact, 6 | 155 | $23.96 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Oregon?
About $36.95 a year, or $3.08 a month, for a typical ENERGY STAR certified model that uses 239 kWh a year at the Oregon average rate of 15.46 cents per kWh.
Is that more or less than in other states?
It is $6.52 a year less than the same dishwasher at the U.S. average rate. Oregon ranks 29 of 51 for electricity price, where 1 is the most expensive.
How much can an efficient dishwasher save in Oregon?
Over 10 years, a model in the most efficient 10% costs about $30.92 less to run in Oregon than a model in the 10% that use the most, at today's rate.
Same dishwasher, nearby in the ranking
- West Virginia $37.24 a year
- Georgia $37.00 a year
- Arizona $36.71 a year
- New Mexico $36.66 a year
Other appliances in Oregon
- Refrigerators in Oregon
- Mini fridges in Oregon
- Freezers in Oregon
- Clothes washers in Oregon
- Clothes dryers in Oregon
- Dehumidifiers in Oregon
- Room air conditioners in Oregon
- Televisions in Oregon
How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.