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How Much Does a Electric Pressure Washer Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric pressure washer costs about $0.60 per month at typical usage — 1 use/week at 0.75 kWh each.
Per use
$0.14
0.75 kWh per use
Per day
2.0¢
1 use/week at 0.75 kWh each
Per month
$0.60
3.3 kWh
Per year
$7.16
39 kWh
Electric pressure washers draw 1,300–1,800 watts while spraying. Washing the car or deck uses well under a kilowatt-hour — the water bill notices before the electric bill does.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
$0.14
Per day
2.0¢
Per month
$0.60
Per year
$7.16
Uses 3.3 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 use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.10 | $0.41 | $4.97 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.10 | $0.42 | $5.01 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.10 | $0.43 | $5.12 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.10 | $0.44 | $5.24 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.10 | $0.45 | $5.36 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.10 | $0.45 | $5.36 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.10 | $0.45 | $5.40 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.10 | $0.45 | $5.40 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.59 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.63 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.63 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.67 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.11 | $0.48 | $5.75 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.11 | $0.49 | $5.87 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.11 | $0.49 | $5.87 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.11 | $0.50 | $5.94 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.11 | $0.50 | $5.98 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.12 | $0.50 | $6.02 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.12 | $0.50 | $6.02 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.12 | $0.50 | $6.06 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.12 | $0.51 | $6.18 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.22 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.26 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.26 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.30 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.12 | $0.52 | $6.30 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.37 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.41 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.13 | $0.54 | $6.53 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.65 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.13 | $0.57 | $6.84 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.13 | $0.57 | $6.88 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.14 | $0.60 | $7.23 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.14 | $0.62 | $7.47 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.14 | $0.63 | $7.51 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.15 | $0.64 | $7.63 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.16 | $0.70 | $8.37 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.16 | $0.71 | $8.49 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.17 | $0.75 | $9.03 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.18 | $0.78 | $9.31 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.18 | $0.79 | $9.46 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.19 | $0.82 | $9.85 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.19 | $0.82 | $9.85 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.20 | $0.87 | $10.40 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.21 | $0.92 | $11.07 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.22 | $0.94 | $11.26 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.22 | $0.97 | $11.69 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.23 | $0.99 | $11.93 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.24 | $1.06 | $12.67 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.25 | $1.09 | $13.14 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.36 | $1.56 | $18.77 |
How to lower the cost
- Charge vehicles and batteries overnight if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Standby draw hides in garages — openers, chargers, and old fridges add up around the clock.
- Electric yard tools cost pennies per session; the battery’s lifespan is the real economics.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric pressure washer use?
A typical electric pressure washer uses about 0.75 kWh per use. At 1 uses per week, that's roughly 3.3 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a electric pressure washer cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about $0.14. That ranges from $0.10 in Louisiana to $0.36 in Hawaii.
How much does a electric pressure washer cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 use/week at 0.75 kWh each), expect about $0.60 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.41 in Louisiana up to $1.56 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a electric pressure washer 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.