How much does it cost to run a pool pump?
The same pool pump costs $432 a year in Hawaii (40.40 ¢ per kWh) and $126 in North Dakota (11.82 ¢), a gap of $305 or 3.4 times. Model range at 17.23 ¢: $113.71 to $298.64 a year (423 listed).
Map
- $126 to $141
- $141 to $159
- $159 to $172
- $172 to $244
- $244 to $432
Darker = costlier to run pool pump. Click a state for its hub.
Your numbers
All 51 states
| 1 | Hawaii | 40.40 | $431.81 | $266.63 | $700.24 | 30.0 ¢ | 672 |
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| 2 | California | 31.35 | $335.08 | $206.90 | $543.38 | 23.3 ¢ | 191 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.41 | $325.03 | $200.70 | $527.09 | 22.6 ¢ | 399 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 29.48 | $315.09 | $194.56 | $510.97 | 21.9 ¢ | 407 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 29.31 | $313.28 | $193.44 | $508.02 | 21.8 ¢ | 261 |
| 6 | Maine | 27.69 | $295.96 | $182.75 | $479.94 | 20.6 ¢ | 151 |
| 7 | New York | 26.39 | $282.07 | $174.17 | $457.41 | 19.6 ¢ | 226 |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.11 | $279.07 | $172.32 | $452.56 | 19.4 ¢ | 393 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 24.53 | $262.19 | $161.89 | $425.17 | 18.2 ¢ | 132 |
| 10 | Vermont | 22.79 | $243.59 | $150.41 | $395.01 | 16.9 ¢ | 21 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 22.48 | $240.28 | $148.36 | $389.64 | 16.7 ¢ | 227 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 21.92 | $234.29 | $144.67 | $379.93 | 16.3 ¢ | 191 |
| 13 | Michigan | 20.03 | $214.09 | $132.19 | $347.17 | 14.9 ¢ | 385 |
| 14 | Maryland | 19.53 | $208.74 | $128.89 | $338.51 | 14.5 ¢ | 252 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 19.29 | $206.18 | $127.31 | $334.35 | 14.3 ¢ | 313 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 18.08 | $193.25 | $119.32 | $313.38 | 13.4 ¢ | 561 |
| 17 | Illinois | 17.67 | $188.86 | $116.62 | $306.27 | 13.1 ¢ | 229 |
| 18 | Delaware | 17.15 | $183.31 | $113.19 | $297.26 | 12.7 ¢ | 341 |
| 19 | Ohio | 16.90 | $180.63 | $111.54 | $292.92 | 12.5 ¢ | 516 |
| 20 | Alabama | 16.09 | $171.98 | $106.19 | $278.88 | 11.9 ¢ | 345 |
| 21 | Indiana | 15.96 | $170.59 | $105.33 | $276.63 | 11.8 ¢ | 707 |
| 22 | Minnesota | 15.83 | $169.20 | $104.47 | $274.38 | 11.7 ¢ | 362 |
| 23 | Colorado | 15.69 | $167.70 | $103.55 | $271.95 | 11.6 ¢ | 526 |
| 24 | Oregon | 15.46 | $165.24 | $102.03 | $267.96 | 11.5 ¢ | 177 |
| 25 | Texas | 15.40 | $164.60 | $101.64 | $266.92 | 11.4 ¢ | 372 |
| 26 | West Virginia | 15.39 | $164.49 | $101.57 | $266.75 | 11.4 ¢ | 948 |
| 27 | Virginia | 15.28 | $163.32 | $100.85 | $264.84 | 11.3 ¢ | 260 |
| 28 | Arizona | 15.26 | $163.10 | $100.71 | $264.50 | 11.3 ¢ | 333 |
| 29 | Florida | 15.21 | $162.57 | $100.38 | $263.63 | 11.3 ¢ | 381 |
| 30 | South Carolina | 15.12 | $161.61 | $99.79 | $262.07 | 11.2 ¢ | 270 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 14.85 | $158.72 | $98.01 | $257.39 | 11.0 ¢ | 373 |
| 32 | Georgia | 14.74 | $157.55 | $97.28 | $255.48 | 10.9 ¢ | 346 |
| 33 | Kansas | 14.44 | $154.34 | $95.30 | $250.28 | 10.7 ¢ | 353 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 14.03 | $149.96 | $92.60 | $243.18 | 10.4 ¢ | 401 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 14.00 | $149.64 | $92.40 | $242.66 | 10.4 ¢ | 302 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.62 | $145.58 | $89.89 | $236.07 | 10.1 ¢ | 305 |
| 37 | Wyoming | 13.37 | $142.90 | $88.24 | $231.74 | 9.9 ¢ | 883 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 13.32 | $142.37 | $87.91 | $230.87 | 9.9 ¢ | 162 |
| 39 | Missouri | 13.30 | $142.16 | $87.78 | $230.52 | 9.9 ¢ | 700 |
| 40 | Nevada | 13.26 | $141.73 | $87.51 | $229.83 | 9.8 ¢ | 311 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 13.22 | $141.30 | $87.25 | $229.14 | 9.8 ¢ | 319 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | 13.21 | $141.19 | $87.18 | $228.97 | 9.8 ¢ | 314 |
| 43 | Washington | 13.17 | $140.77 | $86.92 | $228.27 | 9.8 ¢ | 129 |
| 44 | Kentucky | 13.13 | $140.34 | $86.66 | $227.58 | 9.7 ¢ | 841 |
| 45 | Utah | 13.02 | $139.16 | $85.93 | $225.67 | 9.7 ¢ | 685 |
| 46 | Montana | 12.99 | $138.84 | $85.73 | $225.15 | 9.6 ¢ | 512 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 12.87 | $137.56 | $84.94 | $223.07 | 9.6 ¢ | 482 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.52 | $133.82 | $82.63 | $217.01 | 9.3 ¢ | 369 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.05 | $128.80 | $79.53 | $208.86 | 8.9 ¢ | 494 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.83 | $126.44 | $78.08 | $205.05 | 8.8 ¢ | 152 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.82 | $126.34 | $78.01 | $204.87 | 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 $184.93 a year at 17.23 ¢ and $433.61 at 40.40 ¢ (Hawaii).
- One hour less a day over 180 days at 742 W: 134 kWh, $23.02 at 17.23 ¢, $53.98 in Hawaii.
- Low speed 118 W against 742 W at high: 84% less power.
- Location: 3.4 times between Hawaii ($431.81) and North Dakota ($126.34); 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 | 26 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?
$184.16 at 17.23 ¢ and 1,069 kWh; $126.34 in North Dakota to $431.81 in Hawaii.
Most expensive state for a pool pump?
Hawaii: $431.81 at 40.40 ¢.
Cheapest state for a pool pump?
North Dakota: $126.34 at 11.82 ¢.
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 $184.93 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; 17.23 ¢ 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.