Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $32.50 per month.
Per hour
$0.32
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.07
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$32.50
150 kWh
Per year
$390
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.53 | $16.25 | $195 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.07 | $32.50 | $390 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $2.14 | $65.01 | $781 |
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 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.07 per day, $32.50 per month, or $390 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $32.50 per month here versus $27.69 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.