Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $23.93 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.79
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$23.93
150 kWh
Per year
$287
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.96 | $144 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.79 | $23.93 | $287 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.57 | $47.85 | $575 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.79 per day, $23.93 per month, or $287 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $23.93 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.