Cost to run a pool pump in Maryland

$0.32/hour

Pool Pump at 1,500 W in Maryland (21.40¢/kWh) · $78.07/month at 8 h/day

By hours of use

Use	Per day	Per month	Per year
1 h/day	$0.32	$9.76	$117.16
2 h/day	$0.64	$19.52	$234.33
4 h/day	$1.28	$39.03	$468.66
8 h/day	$2.57	$78.07	$937.32
12 h/day	$3.85	$117.10	$1,405.98
24 h/day	$7.70	$234.20	$2,811.96

Single-speed pool pumps draw 1,000-2,000 W; variable-speed pumps can cut energy use by more than half.

How much does it cost to run a pool pump in Maryland?

At 1,500 W and 21.40¢/kWh: $0.32 per hour, $2.57 per day and $78.07 per month at 8 h/day.

How does Maryland compare with other states?

The same use costs $46.40/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $172.11/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $66.25.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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