Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $28.74 per month.
Per hour
$0.29
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.95
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$28.74
150 kWh
Per year
$345
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.37 | $173 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.95 | $28.74 | $345 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.89 | $57.48 | $690 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.95 per day, $28.74 per month, or $345 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $28.74 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.