Cost to Run a Well Pump in Nebraska
Nebraska's average residential electricity rate is 13.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest in the country, 29% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $8.09 per month.
Per hour
$0.13
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.27
2 hours/day
Per month
$8.09
61 kWh
Per year
$97.09
730 kWh
By usage level in Nebraska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.04 | $48.55 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.09 | $97.09 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.53 | $16.17 | $194 |
Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
At Nebraska's current average residential rate of 13.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.27 per day, $8.09 per month, or $97.09 per year.
Is running a well pump in Nebraska more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Nebraska's rate is about 29% below the U.S. average: $8.09 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Nebraska right now?
Nebraska residents pay an average of 13.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 3rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.