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Cost to run a dishwasher in Oklahoma

A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher costs about $34.30 a year to run in Oklahoma, or $2.86 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 14.35 cents per kWh (July 2026).

Typical yearly cost
$34.30
Over ten years
$343 today’s price
Price in Oklahoma
14.35 ¢/kWh

“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 734 current ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers (239 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.

By type of dishwasher

TypeModelsMedian kWh/yrCost per yearPer monthRange per year
Standard703240$34.44$2.87$28.70 to $34.44
Compact31155$22.24$1.85$11.48 to $22.24

Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma’s average residential price is 11% below the median US state, ranking 42 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months Oklahoma’s price rose 6.1%.

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Lowest running cost by type

The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at Oklahoma’s price:

These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all dishwashers by energy use.

Questions

How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in Oklahoma?

A typical ENERGY STAR dishwasher (the median of 734 current listings, 239 kWh a year) costs about $34.30 a year, or $2.86 a month, at Oklahoma's average residential price of 14.35 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $22.24 (compact) to $34.44 (standard).

Is electricity expensive in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma's average residential price is 14.35 cents per kWh (July 2026, EIA), 11% below the median state and 42 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical dishwasher would cost $30.40 a year in Louisiana, the cheapest state, and $114.72 in Hawaii.

Will my dishwasher cost the same?

Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any dishwasher page for a closer number.

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