What a dishwasher costs to run

A typical certified dishwasher uses 239 kWh a year, about $43.47 at the U.S. average rate.

Standard and compact dishwashers. The figure covers the machine and the hot water it uses. Based on 731 models on the ENERGY STAR certified list.

Typical model239 kWhper year

Efficient model220 kWhbest 10% of models

High-use model240 kWhtop 10% in energy use

U.S. average cost$43.47per year, typical model

Cost by state

Typical dishwasher, 239 kWh a year. Rank 1 is the most expensive state.
Rank	State	Cents per kWh	Per year	Per month
1	Hawaii	46.41	$110.92	$9.24
2	California	32.58	$77.87	$6.49
3	Maine	30.23	$72.25	$6.02
4	Massachusetts	30.19	$72.15	$6.01
5	New York	29.26	$69.93	$5.83
6	Rhode Island	29.05	$69.43	$5.79
7	Connecticut	27.47	$65.65	$5.47
8	Alaska	27.32	$65.29	$5.44
9	New Hampshire	26.91	$64.31	$5.36
10	District of Columbia	24.86	$59.42	$4.95
11	New Jersey	24.09	$57.58	$4.80
12	Vermont	23.93	$57.19	$4.77
13	Michigan	21.73	$51.93	$4.33
14	Maryland	21.31	$50.93	$4.24
15	Pennsylvania	21.13	$50.50	$4.21
16	Illinois	19.23	$45.96	$3.83
17	Wisconsin	19.05	$45.53	$3.79
18	Ohio	18.81	$44.96	$3.75
19	Delaware	17.98	$42.97	$3.58
20	Indiana	17.04	$40.73	$3.39
21	Virginia	16.95	$40.51	$3.38
22	Colorado	16.80	$40.15	$3.35
23	Alabama	16.51	$39.46	$3.29
24	Minnesota	16.44	$39.29	$3.27
25	Texas	16.03	$38.31	$3.19
26	South Carolina	15.90	$38.00	$3.17
27	West Virginia	15.58	$37.24	$3.10
28	Georgia	15.48	$37.00	$3.08
29	Oregon	15.46	$36.95	$3.08
30	Arizona	15.36	$36.71	$3.06
31	New Mexico	15.34	$36.66	$3.06
32	Florida	15.32	$36.61	$3.05
33	Kansas	15.26	$36.47	$3.04
34	Mississippi	15.06	$35.99	$3.00
35	North Carolina	14.94	$35.71	$2.98
36	South Dakota	14.58	$34.85	$2.90
37	Iowa	14.55	$34.77	$2.90
38	Washington	14.42	$34.46	$2.87
39	Missouri	14.28	$34.13	$2.84
40	Kentucky	14.20	$33.94	$2.83
41	Montana	14.13	$33.77	$2.81
42	Wyoming	14.01	$33.48	$2.79
43	Oklahoma	13.81	$33.01	$2.75
44	Tennessee	13.80	$32.98	$2.75
45	Arkansas	13.74	$32.84	$2.74
46	Nevada	13.36	$31.93	$2.66
47	Louisiana	13.27	$31.72	$2.64
48	Utah	13.19	$31.52	$2.63
49	Idaho	13.02	$31.12	$2.59
50	Nebraska	12.92	$30.88	$2.57
51	North Dakota	12.46	$29.78	$2.48

Models that use the least electricity

Lower energy use often comes with a smaller size. Compare models of the size you need.
Model	Details	kWh per year	Cost per year, U.S. average
Loch L1126	Compact, 2	80	$14.55
Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6I1	Compact, 7	114	$20.74
Fisher & Paykel DD24STX6PX1	Compact, 7	114	$20.74
Fisher & Paykel DD24SAX9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
Fisher & Paykel DD24SCTX9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
Fisher & Paykel DD24SDFTX9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
Fisher & Paykel DD24SI9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
Fisher & Paykel DD24STI9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
Fisher & Paykel DD24SV2T9	Compact, 7	134	$24.37
BLACK+DECKER BCD6SD	Compact, 6	155	$28.19
BLACK+DECKER BCD6W	Compact, 6	155	$28.19
Cafe CDD220W*	Compact, 7	155	$28.19
Cafe CDD42*T*	Compact, 7	155	$28.19
Comfee CDC22P****	Compact, 6	155	$28.19
Danby DDW621WDB	Compact, 6	155	$28.19

Brands with the most certified models

Brand	Models	Typical kWh per year
Miele	50	230
Bosch	46	240
GE	41	240
LG	38	238
Summit	36	234
Beko	25	230
Midea	24	240
GE Profile	22	240
Samsung	22	239
Frigidaire	20	240

Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does a dishwasher use?

A typical ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher uses about 239 kWh a year. The most efficient 10% use 220 kWh or less. The 10% that use the most need 240 kWh or more.

How much does it cost to run a dishwasher for a year?

About $43.47 at the U.S. average rate of 18.19 cents per kWh. It ranges from $29.78 in North Dakota to $110.92 in Hawaii.

How we get these numbers: yearly electricity use comes from the ENERGY STAR certified product lists, measured with the federal test procedure. The rate is the average residential price the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports for each state, January to August 2026. Your own bill depends on your utility, your plan and how you use the appliance. See sources.