Cost to Run a Pool Pump in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a pool pump here costs $67.49 per month.
Per hour
$0.28
at 750–2,500 W
Per day
$2.22
8 hours/day
Per month
$67.49
365 kWh
Per year
$810
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.11 | $33.74 | $405 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.22 | $67.49 | $810 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.44 | $135 | $1,621 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $67.49
South average $59.27
U.S. average $66.76
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a pool pump with typical usage costs about $2.22 per day, $67.49 per month, or $810 per year.
Is running a pool pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $67.49 per month here versus $66.76 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Pool Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $59.83/mo Arkansas $52.17/mo Washington, D.C. $91.93/mo Florida $54.72/mo Georgia $59.46/mo Kentucky $50.34/mo Louisiana $46.33/mo Maryland $78.07/mo Mississippi $52.90/mo North Carolina $55.45/mo Oklahoma $52.53/mo South Carolina $56.54/mo Tennessee $49.98/mo Texas $58.00/mo Virginia $64.20/mo West Virginia $57.64/mo Louisiana $46.33/mo Hawaii $175/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo Infrared Heater $53.99/mo