Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $25.58 per month.
Per hour
$0.26
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.84
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$25.58
150 kWh
Per year
$307
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.42 | $12.79 | $154 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.84 | $25.58 | $307 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.68 | $51.16 | $614 |
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 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.84 per day, $25.58 per month, or $307 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $25.58 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.