What Does It Cost to Run a Well Pump in Texas?
Running a well pump in Texas costs about $14.29 a month — $173.89 a year — at the state's average rate of 15.88 ¢/kWh. That's roughly $26.61 a year less than a household paying the national average pays for the exact same well pump. The estimate assumes a typical 1,500-watt well pump running 2 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 | 2 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 90.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $14.29 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $173.89 |
Well Pump cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, a well pump in Texas costs $2.19 less a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does a well pump use?
A well pump draws roughly 750-2,500 W; we use 1,500 watts running 2 hours/day. That comes to 3.00 kWh a day — 90.0 kWh a month, or 1095.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts a well pump uses.
A well pump only draws power while pressurizing the tank, so daily runtime is usually a couple of hours spread across many short cycles. A failing pressure tank or a small leak that forces constant cycling is the most common cause of a surprise jump in cost. Texas prices that energy at 15.88 ¢/kWh, against a 18.31 ¢/kWh national average.
Well Pump operating cost estimate in Texas
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.50 kWh | $0.24 |
| Per day | 3.00 kWh | $0.48 |
| Per month | 90.0 kWh | $14.29 |
| Per year | 1095.0 kWh | $173.89 |
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 well pump, that mostly comes down to well depth and pump horsepower, pressure tank health, household water use.
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 Well Pump calculator in Texas to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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City pages for selected metros in Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 16.52 ¢/kWh | $14.86 | $178.36 | City electricity context |
| San Antonio | 16.52 ¢/kWh | $14.86 | $178.36 | City electricity context |
| Dallas | 16.52 ¢/kWh | $14.86 | $178.36 | City electricity context |
| Austin | 16.20 ¢/kWh | $14.58 | $174.93 | City electricity context |
| Fort Worth | 16.20 ¢/kWh | $14.58 | $174.93 | City electricity context |
| El Paso | 16.20 ¢/kWh | $14.58 | $174.93 | 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 well pump in Texas?
At 2 hours/day and the state average rate of 15.88 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $14.29 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 Texas bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Texas
- Texas electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Texas
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- Texas household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Texas electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
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Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
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State comparison pathways for Texas
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- Texas 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
- Texas electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Texas — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Texas electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
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Consumer electricity drivers
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: July 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.