Cost to Run a Well Pump in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $9.67 per month.
Per hour
$0.16
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.32
2 hours/day
Per month
$9.67
61 kWh
Per year
$116
730 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.83 | $58.04 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.67 | $116 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.33 | $232 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.32 per day, $9.67 per month, or $116 per year.
Is running a well pump in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $9.67 per month here versus $11.13 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.