Cost to Run a Well Pump in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 2% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2 hours/day), a well pump here costs $11.67 per month.
Per hour
$0.19
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$0.38
2 hours/day
Per month
$11.67
61 kWh
Per year
$140
730 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.84 | $70.08 |
| Typical (2 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.67 | $140 |
| Heavy (4 hrs/day) | $0.77 | $23.35 | $280 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a well pump with typical usage costs about $0.38 per day, $11.67 per month, or $140 per year.
Is running a well pump in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 2% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $11.67 per month here versus $11.43 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.