How much does it cost to run a pool pump?
The same pool pump costs $434 a year in Hawaii (40.59 ¢ per kWh) and $126 in North Dakota (11.81 ¢), a gap of $308 or 3.4 times. Model range at 17.30 ¢: $114.18 to $299.86 a year (423 listed).
Map
- $126 to $141
- $141 to $160
- $160 to $173
- $173 to $245
- $245 to $434
Darker = costlier to run pool pump. Click a state for its hub.
Your numbers
All 51 states
| 1 | Hawaii | 40.59 | $433.84 | $267.89 | $703.53 | 30.1 ¢ | 672 |
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| 2 | California | 32.54 | $347.80 | $214.76 | $564.01 | 24.2 ¢ | 191 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.48 | $325.78 | $201.16 | $528.30 | 22.6 ¢ | 399 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 29.46 | $314.88 | $194.43 | $510.62 | 21.9 ¢ | 407 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 29.38 | $314.03 | $193.90 | $509.23 | 21.8 ¢ | 261 |
| 6 | Maine | 27.78 | $296.92 | $183.34 | $481.50 | 20.6 ¢ | 151 |
| 7 | New York | 26.39 | $282.07 | $174.17 | $457.41 | 19.6 ¢ | 226 |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.09 | $278.86 | $172.19 | $452.21 | 19.4 ¢ | 393 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 24.56 | $262.51 | $162.09 | $425.69 | 18.2 ¢ | 132 |
| 10 | Vermont | 22.92 | $244.98 | $151.27 | $397.27 | 17.0 ¢ | 21 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 22.63 | $241.88 | $149.35 | $392.24 | 16.8 ¢ | 227 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 21.94 | $234.50 | $144.80 | $380.28 | 16.3 ¢ | 191 |
| 13 | Michigan | 20.01 | $213.87 | $132.06 | $346.83 | 14.9 ¢ | 385 |
| 14 | Maryland | 19.48 | $208.21 | $128.56 | $337.64 | 14.5 ¢ | 252 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 19.30 | $206.29 | $127.38 | $334.52 | 14.3 ¢ | 313 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 18.16 | $194.10 | $119.85 | $314.76 | 13.5 ¢ | 561 |
| 17 | Illinois | 17.69 | $189.08 | $116.75 | $306.62 | 13.1 ¢ | 229 |
| 18 | Delaware | 17.13 | $183.09 | $113.05 | $296.91 | 12.7 ¢ | 341 |
| 19 | Ohio | 16.96 | $181.28 | $111.93 | $293.96 | 12.6 ¢ | 516 |
| 20 | Indiana | 16.23 | $173.47 | $107.11 | $281.31 | 12.0 ¢ | 707 |
| 21 | Alabama | 16.10 | $172.08 | $106.26 | $279.06 | 12.0 ¢ | 345 |
| 22 | Colorado | 15.85 | $169.41 | $104.61 | $274.72 | 11.8 ¢ | 526 |
| 23 | Minnesota | 15.82 | $169.09 | $104.41 | $274.20 | 11.7 ¢ | 362 |
| 24 | Texas | 15.47 | $165.35 | $102.10 | $268.14 | 11.5 ¢ | 372 |
| 25 | West Virginia | 15.41 | $164.71 | $101.70 | $267.10 | 11.4 ¢ | 948 |
| 26 | Oregon | 15.37 | $164.28 | $101.44 | $266.40 | 11.4 ¢ | 177 |
| 27 | Arizona | 15.32 | $163.75 | $101.11 | $265.54 | 11.4 ¢ | 333 |
| 28 | Virginia | 15.28 | $163.32 | $100.85 | $264.84 | 11.3 ¢ | 260 |
| 29 | Florida | 15.24 | $162.89 | $100.58 | $264.15 | 11.3 ¢ | 381 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.08 | $161.18 | $99.53 | $261.38 | 11.2 ¢ | 373 |
| 31 | South Carolina | 14.96 | $159.90 | $98.73 | $259.30 | 11.1 ¢ | 270 |
| 32 | Georgia | 14.73 | $157.44 | $97.22 | $255.31 | 10.9 ¢ | 346 |
| 33 | Kansas | 14.56 | $155.62 | $96.09 | $252.36 | 10.8 ¢ | 353 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 14.03 | $149.96 | $92.60 | $243.18 | 10.4 ¢ | 401 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 14.02 | $149.85 | $92.53 | $243.00 | 10.4 ¢ | 302 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.72 | $146.64 | $90.55 | $237.80 | 10.2 ¢ | 305 |
| 37 | Missouri | 13.49 | $144.19 | $89.03 | $233.82 | 10.0 ¢ | 700 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 13.38 | $143.01 | $88.31 | $231.91 | 9.9 ¢ | 162 |
| 39 | Wyoming | 13.38 | $143.01 | $88.31 | $231.91 | 9.9 ¢ | 883 |
| 40 | Kentucky | 13.24 | $141.51 | $87.38 | $229.49 | 9.8 ¢ | 841 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 13.18 | $140.87 | $86.99 | $228.45 | 9.8 ¢ | 319 |
| 42 | Nevada | 13.15 | $140.55 | $86.79 | $227.93 | 9.8 ¢ | 311 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | 13.12 | $140.23 | $86.59 | $227.41 | 9.7 ¢ | 314 |
| 44 | Washington | 13.11 | $140.12 | $86.52 | $227.23 | 9.7 ¢ | 129 |
| 45 | Utah | 13.07 | $139.70 | $86.26 | $226.54 | 9.7 ¢ | 685 |
| 46 | Montana | 12.98 | $138.74 | $85.67 | $224.98 | 9.6 ¢ | 512 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 12.84 | $137.24 | $84.74 | $222.55 | 9.5 ¢ | 482 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.57 | $134.35 | $82.96 | $217.87 | 9.3 ¢ | 369 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.34 | $131.89 | $81.44 | $213.89 | 9.2 ¢ | 494 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.82 | $126.34 | $78.01 | $204.87 | 8.8 ¢ | 152 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.81 | $126.23 | $77.94 | $204.70 | 8.8 ¢ | 625 |
1,069 kWh a year times each state's 2025 home price (423 pool pumps, ENERGY STAR data as of 2 Oct 2026).
CSVPay less
- Model spread: 10th percentile 660 kWh, 90th 1,733; the 1,073 kWh gap is $185.68 a year at 17.30 ¢ and $435.65 at 40.59 ¢ (Hawaii).
- One hour less a day over 180 days at 742 W: 134 kWh, $23.11 at 17.30 ¢, $54.23 in Hawaii.
- Low speed 118 W against 742 W at high: 84% less power.
- Location: 3.4 times between Hawaii ($433.84) and North Dakota ($126.23); 100% of utilities in Hawaii list a time-of-use rate (EIA-861).
Where the kWh comes from
Power at the high-speed test point on the ENERGY STAR listing; hours and days are our scenario. Median 1,069 kWh, 10th to 90th percentile 660 to 1,733, range 660 to 1,733, 423 pool pumps; running power 742 W (458 to 1204). Certified models only. Method: appliance hub.
Sources
| Source | Retrieved |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Certified products | 2 Oct 2026 |
| EIA retail sales | 1 Oct 2026 |
| EPA eGRID2023 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| DOE formula | 2 Oct 2026 |
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Questions
Cost to run a pool pump for a year?
$184.91 at 17.30 ¢ and 1,069 kWh; $126.23 in North Dakota to $433.84 in Hawaii.
Most expensive state for a pool pump?
Hawaii: $433.84 at 40.59 ¢.
Cheapest state for a pool pump?
North Dakota: $126.23 at 11.81 ¢.
kWh used by a pool pump?
Median 1,069; 10th to 90th percentile 660 to 1,733; 423 pool pumps.
Does the model matter for a pool pump?
Yes: 90th against 10th percentile is $185.68 a year at the U.S. price.
CO2 from a pool pump?
372 kg a year at 0.348 kg per kWh (U.S.).
Why would my pool pump bill differ?
Median 1,069 kWh is for new certified models; 17.30 ¢ is an average.
Fixed charges in the pool pump cost?
Not included.
Where do the pool pump hours come from?
Scenario: 8 h a day, 180 days.