What Does It Cost to Run a Pool Pump in Arizona?
Running a pool pump in Arizona costs about $54.65 a month — $664.88 a year — at the state's average rate of 15.18 ¢/kWh. That's roughly $138.41 a year less than a household paying the national average pays for the exact same pool pump. The estimate assumes a typical 1,500-watt pool pump running 8 hours/day, at the all-in average rate (delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees already included; locally billed taxes vary by area).
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average wattage assumption | 1,500 W |
| Typical usage assumption | 8 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 360.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $54.65 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $664.88 |
Pool Pump cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, a pool pump in Arizona costs $11.38 less a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does a pool pump use?
A pool pump draws roughly 500-2,500 W; we use 1,500 watts running 8 hours/day. That comes to 12.0 kWh a day — 360.0 kWh a month, or 4380.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts a pool pump uses.
Pool pumps are among the highest-consumption household appliances because they run for many hours daily during the swimming season. Variable-speed pumps can significantly reduce cost. Arizona prices that energy at 15.18 ¢/kWh, against a 18.34 ¢/kWh national average.
Pool Pump operating cost estimate in Arizona
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.50 kWh | $0.23 |
| Per day | 12.0 kWh | $1.82 |
| Per month | 360.0 kWh | $54.65 |
| Per year | 4380.0 kWh | $664.88 |
These figures use the all-in average rate. Your actual bill can run higher when separately billed taxes, seasonal pricing, and fixed monthly fees apply.
What changes the cost the most?
Two things move this number: your state's rate, which you can't change, and how hard the appliance works, which you often can. For a pool pump, that mostly comes down to single-speed vs variable-speed, pool volume, daily runtime hours.
Using yours more lightly or heavily than our assumption? The state calculator and usage-cost pages below model your exact scenario at the same rate.
For calculator-style comparisons, use the Pool Pump calculator in Arizona to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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City pages for selected metros in Arizona
These city pages add local rate context for the same appliance assumptions. City values are estimates.
| City | City rate | Monthly estimate | Yearly estimate | More detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 15.79 ¢/kWh | $56.83 | $682.01 | City appliance page |
| Tucson | 15.48 ¢/kWh | $55.74 | $668.89 | City electricity context |
| Mesa | 15.48 ¢/kWh | $55.74 | $668.89 | City electricity context |
City electricity pages focus on local rate context. The table above uses the statewide average rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool pump in Arizona?
At 8 hours/day and the state average rate of 15.18 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $54.65 a month.
Does this estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
Yes — the all-in average rate already includes delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Where else can I compare this appliance?
See the appliance comparison guide, or the Arizona bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Arizona
- Average power price in Arizona — What a kWh of electricity costs in Arizona
- Arizona electricity rates — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Electricity cost in Arizona — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Electricity cost in Phoenix, Arizona — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Arizona average electric bill — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Electric bill estimator scenarios in Arizona — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Historical electricity prices in Arizona — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Arizona — State electricity inflation analysis
- Arizona electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 400 kWh in Arizona — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 300 kWh cost in Arizona — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- 250 kWh cost in Arizona — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
- Custom usage calculator for Arizona — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
- Refrigerator cost in Arizona — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Refrigerator calculator in Arizona — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Space Heater cost in Arizona — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Space Heater calculator in Arizona — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
- Window Ac cost in Arizona — Appliance operating-cost page for this state
- Window Ac calculator in Arizona — Calculator page for adjusting wattage and usage for this appliance
State comparison pathways for Arizona
- Compare Arizona with other states — State-to-state comparison hub
- Arizona vs California electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
- Arizona vs Florida electricity cost — Head-to-head comparison page
Discovery and navigation hubs
- Arizona electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Arizona electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Arizona — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Arizona electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
- Price drivers in Arizona — Understand what influences state electricity prices
Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: June 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.