Cost to Run a Well Pump in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $21.46 per month.
Per hour
$0.35
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.71
2 hours/day
Per month
$21.46
61 kWh
Per year
$258
730 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.73 | $129 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.71 | $21.46 | $258 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $1.41 | $42.92 | $515 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a well pump in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.71 per day, $21.46 per month, or $258 per year.
Is running a well pump in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $21.46 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.