What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?

As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.55¢ per kWh — about 11% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Pennsylvania?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Pennsylvania is about $193.95. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 35 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · May 2026

Average rate

21.55¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$193.95

Rank (1 = priciest)

#16/51

Pennsylvania electricity is about 11% above the US average (19.41¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Pennsylvania?: As of May 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Pennsylvania is 21.55¢ per kWh — about 11% above the US average of 19.41¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Pennsylvania?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Pennsylvania is about $193.95. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Pennsylvania rank for electricity prices?: Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 35 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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