How Much Does An Air Compressor Cost to Run in Texas?
An air compressor typically uses 1,500 watts. At 0.5 hours a day, drawing full power about 60% of the time, and $0.155/kWh in Texas, it costs about $0.07 per day, $2.09 per month and $25.46 per year.
Calculate your own cost
- Per hour
- $0.140.9 kWh
- Per day
- $0.070.45 kWh
- Per week
- $0.4883.15 kWh
- Per month (30 days)
- $2.0913.5 kWh
- Per year
- $25.46164 kWh
Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.
People also ask
How much does a 1,500-watt air compressor cost per hour?
At $0.155/kWh, it costs $0.14 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.155 = $0.233. This page assumes it draws full power about 60% of the time, so the hourly figure shown is lower.
How much does it cost per month?
Used 0.5 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $2.09 per month and uses 13.5 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.
How many kWh does it use?
0.45 kWh per day, 13.5 kWh per month and 164 kWh per year at 0.5 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.
How can I lower the cost?
Fix air leaks and choose a tank and compressor suited to the tool. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.
Does my electricity rate change the answer?
Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $1.35 and at 30¢ it is $4.05. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.
Cost by hours of use in Texas
| Used per day | Energy per day | Cost per day | Cost per month | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.9 kWh | $0.14 | $4.19 | $50.92 |
| 2 hours | 1.8 kWh | $0.279 | $8.37 | $101.84 |
| 3 hours | 2.7 kWh | $0.419 | $12.56 | $152.75 |
| 4 hours | 3.6 kWh | $0.558 | $16.74 | $203.67 |
| 5 hours | 4.5 kWh | $0.698 | $20.93 | $254.59 |
| 6 hours | 5.4 kWh | $0.837 | $25.11 | $305.51 |
| 7 hours | 6.3 kWh | $0.977 | $29.30 | $356.42 |
| 8 hours | 7.2 kWh | $1.12 | $33.48 | $407.34 |
| 9 hours | 8.1 kWh | $1.26 | $37.67 | $458.26 |
| 10 hours | 9 kWh | $1.40 | $41.85 | $509.18 |
| 11 hours | 9.9 kWh | $1.53 | $46.04 | $560.09 |
| 12 hours | 10.8 kWh | $1.67 | $50.22 | $611.01 |
| 13 hours | 11.7 kWh | $1.81 | $54.41 | $661.93 |
| 14 hours | 12.6 kWh | $1.95 | $58.59 | $712.85 |
| 15 hours | 13.5 kWh | $2.09 | $62.78 | $763.76 |
| 16 hours | 14.4 kWh | $2.23 | $66.96 | $814.68 |
| 17 hours | 15.3 kWh | $2.37 | $71.15 | $865.60 |
| 18 hours | 16.2 kWh | $2.51 | $75.33 | $916.52 |
| 19 hours | 17.1 kWh | $2.65 | $79.52 | $967.43 |
| 20 hours | 18 kWh | $2.79 | $83.70 | $1,018.35 |
| 21 hours | 18.9 kWh | $2.93 | $87.89 | $1,069.27 |
| 22 hours | 19.8 kWh | $3.07 | $92.07 | $1,120.19 |
| 23 hours | 20.7 kWh | $3.21 | $96.26 | $1,171.10 |
| 24 hours | 21.6 kWh | $3.35 | $100.44 | $1,222.02 |
How we worked it out
- Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh, × 60% of the time at full power = 0.9 kWh
- Cost per hour: 0.9 kWh × $0.155 = $0.14
- Cost per day: × 0.5 hours = $0.07
- Month and year: × 30 days = $2.09, × 365 days = $25.46
Texas electricity prices
Texas pays about $0.155 per kWh, which is 11% lower than the US average of $0.175. The same air compressor would cost $2.36 a month at the national average.
What it costs in different places
Same 1,500-watt air compressor, 0.5 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.
| Place | Rate per kWh | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.175 | $2.36 |
| California | $0.32 | $4.32 |
| Texas | $0.155 | $2.09 |
| New York | $0.25 | $3.38 |
| Florida | $0.155 | $2.09 |
| Illinois | $0.17 | $2.30 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.18 | $2.43 |
| Ohio | $0.17 | $2.30 |
| Washington | $0.115 | $1.55 |
About air compressor running costs
Air compressors cycle as pressure falls and rises. Motor size and workload make real consumption vary substantially.
Typical sizes: 750 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W, 3,000 W.
How to spend less: Fix air leaks and choose a tank and compressor suited to the tool.
What this estimate assumes
- The appliance draws full power about 60% of the time, because it cycles on and off.
- Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
- The rate is an approximate residential average in Texas. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
- A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.