Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $32.65 per month.
Per hour
$0.33
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.07
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$32.65
150 kWh
Per year
$392
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.54 | $16.33 | $196 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.07 | $32.65 | $392 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $2.15 | $65.31 | $784 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.07 per day, $32.65 per month, or $392 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $32.65 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.