Pool pump: electricity cost calculator
Quick answer: a typical pool pump costs about $37/month while in use at the U.S. average electricity price (18.44¢/kWh) across a 6-month season (about $222/year). Your number depends on wattage, runtime and your state — calculate it below.
Single-speed pumps draw 1,000–1,600 W and often run 6–8 hours daily in season. Variable-speed pumps typically cut that energy by 50–70%.
6.60 kWh/day used · 201 kWh/month in use · 1205 kWh/year at 18.44¢ per kWh (6 months of use per year)
Low, typical and heavy use
Monthly cost while in use, at the U.S. average price of 18.44¢/kWh.
| Scenario | Watts | Hours/day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light use | 400 W | 3.6 h | $8.08 |
| Typical | 1,100 W | 6.0 h | $37.04 |
| Heavy use | 1,600 W | 9.0 h | $80.82 |
Common questions
Is a variable-speed pump worth the upgrade?
Usually yes if you run the pump most of the year — savings of $300–800 per year are common, which pays back the hardware in 1–3 seasons.
Cost in every state
Monthly cost of a typical pool pump (1,100 W, 6h/day) at each state's average residential price, May 2026.
| State | Avg price | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.77¢ | $33.69 |
| Alaska | 28.23¢ | $56.71 |
| Arizona | 15.23¢ | $30.60 |
| Arkansas | 14.36¢ | $28.85 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $66.80 |
| Colorado | 16.16¢ | $32.46 |
| Connecticut | 27.37¢ | $54.98 |
| Delaware | 19.38¢ | $38.93 |
| District of Columbia | 25.40¢ | $51.03 |
| Florida | 15.17¢ | $30.47 |
| Georgia | 15.84¢ | $31.82 |
| Hawaii | 52.00¢ | $104.46 |
| Idaho | 12.35¢ | $24.81 |
| Illinois | 23.85¢ | $47.91 |
| Indiana | 18.15¢ | $36.46 |
| Iowa | 14.14¢ | $28.41 |
| Kansas | 15.13¢ | $30.39 |
| Kentucky | 14.98¢ | $30.09 |
| Louisiana | 14.15¢ | $28.43 |
| Maine | 28.63¢ | $57.51 |
| Maryland | 21.77¢ | $43.73 |
| Massachusetts | 28.82¢ | $57.90 |
| Michigan | 22.01¢ | $44.22 |
| Minnesota | 16.95¢ | $34.05 |
| Mississippi | 16.16¢ | $32.46 |
| Missouri | 13.68¢ | $27.48 |
| Montana | 14.67¢ | $29.47 |
| Nebraska | 13.59¢ | $27.30 |
| Nevada | 13.60¢ | $27.32 |
| New Hampshire | 27.33¢ | $54.90 |
| New Jersey | 23.27¢ | $46.75 |
| New Mexico | 14.12¢ | $28.37 |
| New York | 29.93¢ | $60.13 |
| North Carolina | 15.09¢ | $30.31 |
| North Dakota | 13.61¢ | $27.34 |
| Ohio | 19.52¢ | $39.21 |
| Oklahoma | 13.38¢ | $26.88 |
| Oregon | 16.27¢ | $32.68 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.55¢ | $43.29 |
| Rhode Island | 29.46¢ | $59.18 |
| South Carolina | 16.18¢ | $32.50 |
| South Dakota | 15.73¢ | $31.60 |
| Tennessee | 14.47¢ | $29.07 |
| Texas | 16.44¢ | $33.03 |
| Utah | 12.96¢ | $26.04 |
| Vermont | 24.89¢ | $50.00 |
| Virginia | 17.61¢ | $35.38 |
| Washington | 14.95¢ | $30.03 |
| West Virginia | 16.80¢ | $33.75 |
| Wisconsin | 19.74¢ | $39.66 |
| Wyoming | 14.80¢ | $29.73 |
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Methodology & sources
Cost = watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × price per kWh. Electricity prices are average residential prices by state from the EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (May 2026). EIA averages include delivery charges and taxes but are not any specific utility tariff — for an exact figure, use the rate from your own bill. Wattage presets reflect common product ranges; check your appliance's nameplate or a plug-in power meter for its true draw.
Last verified: July 30, 2026. Prices refresh automatically each month when EIA publishes new data.