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How Much Does a Massage Chair Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a massage chair costs about $0.42 per month at typical usage — 0.5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 60–300 W
Per day
1.4¢
0.5 hours/day
Per month
$0.42
2.3 kWh
Per year
$5.01
27 kWh
Massage chairs draw 60–300 watts mid-program, with heating features at the top end. Daily sessions add up to a dollar or two monthly — check standby draw, since some models idle at 10+ watts.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
2.7¢
Per day
1.4¢
Per month
$0.42
Per year
$5.01
Uses 2.3 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 1.9¢ | $0.29 | $3.48 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 1.9¢ | $0.29 | $3.50 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 2.0¢ | $0.30 | $3.59 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 2.0¢ | $0.31 | $3.67 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 2.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 2.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 2.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 2.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 2.1¢ | $0.33 | $3.91 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $0.33 | $3.94 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $0.33 | $3.94 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 2.2¢ | $0.33 | $3.97 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 2.2¢ | $0.34 | $4.02 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $0.34 | $4.11 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $0.34 | $4.11 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 2.3¢ | $0.35 | $4.16 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 2.3¢ | $0.35 | $4.19 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $0.35 | $4.22 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $0.35 | $4.22 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 2.3¢ | $0.35 | $4.24 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 2.4¢ | $0.36 | $4.33 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 2.4¢ | $0.36 | $4.35 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 2.4¢ | $0.36 | $4.38 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 2.4¢ | $0.36 | $4.38 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 2.4¢ | $0.37 | $4.41 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 2.4¢ | $0.37 | $4.41 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 2.4¢ | $0.37 | $4.46 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 2.5¢ | $0.37 | $4.49 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 2.5¢ | $0.38 | $4.57 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 2.6¢ | $0.39 | $4.65 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 2.6¢ | $0.40 | $4.79 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 2.6¢ | $0.40 | $4.82 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 2.8¢ | $0.42 | $5.06 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | 2.9¢ | $0.44 | $5.23 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | 2.9¢ | $0.44 | $5.26 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.9¢ | $0.44 | $5.34 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | 3.2¢ | $0.49 | $5.86 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | 3.3¢ | $0.49 | $5.94 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | 3.5¢ | $0.53 | $6.32 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | 3.6¢ | $0.54 | $6.52 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | 3.6¢ | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | 3.8¢ | $0.57 | $6.90 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | 3.8¢ | $0.57 | $6.90 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | 4.0¢ | $0.61 | $7.28 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 4.2¢ | $0.65 | $7.75 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | 4.3¢ | $0.66 | $7.88 |
| New York | 29.9 | 4.5¢ | $0.68 | $8.19 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | 4.6¢ | $0.70 | $8.35 |
| Maine | 32.4 | 4.9¢ | $0.74 | $8.87 |
| California | 33.6 | 5.0¢ | $0.77 | $9.20 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | 7.2¢ | $1.09 | $13.14 |
How to lower the cost
- Heat-producing devices (dryers, irons, beds) dominate this category — minutes of use, not watts, drive cost.
- Medical devices that run all night or all day may qualify for utility medical-rate discounts — ask your provider.
- Chargers left plugged in draw almost nothing on modern hardware; focus on bigger loads.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a massage chair use?
A typical massage chair draws about 150 watts in use. At 0.5 hours/day, that works out to roughly 0.1 kWh per day, or 2.3 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a massage chair for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.7¢. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's 1.9¢, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's 7.2¢.
How much does a massage chair cost to run per month?
With typical usage (0.5 hours/day), expect about $0.42 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.29 in Louisiana up to $1.09 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a massage chair use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.