Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 14% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $32.35 per month.
Per hour
$0.32
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.06
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$32.35
150 kWh
Per year
$388
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.53 | $16.18 | $194 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.06 | $32.35 | $388 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $2.13 | $64.71 | $777 |
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 21.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.06 per day, $32.35 per month, or $388 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 14% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $32.35 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.