Bitcoin Mining Profit in California

At California's average industrial electricity price of 20.96¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would lose about $11.18 a day at today's hashprice ($32.76 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $77,613). At the household price of 31.35¢ it would lose $19.91 a day. Break-even: 7.64¢ (US) per kWh. California ranks 59 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.

Network and price Nov 1, 2026, 19:16 UTC · electricity: EIA Electric Power Annual 2025, Table 2.10

Hashprice

$32.76

per PH/s per day

Break-even power

7.64¢

US$ per kWh, 17.5 J/TH

Industrial price

20.96¢

per kWh (2025 avg)

Profit per machine

−$11.18

a day, 200 TH/s · rank 59/64

Your mining profit in California

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Assumes 144 blocks a day, today's fees per block and no change in difficulty or price. Hardware, cooling, hosting and taxes are not included. Example machine: 200 TH/s at 3,500 W (17.5 J/TH).

Compare: Neighbouring Ranks

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District of Columbia−$6.03 Maine−$6.08 New Hampshire−$7.71 Connecticut−$9.06 Massachusetts−$9.57 Alaska−$10.26 Rhode Island−$11.55 Yukon−$12.54 Northwest Territories−$19.08 Hawaii−$20.00 Nunavut−$32.85

Bitcoin Mining in California: FAQ

Is bitcoin mining profitable in California?

At today's numbers, not at the average industrial rate: a 200 TH/s machine would lose about $11.18 a day. At household rates it would lose $19.91 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.

How much does electricity cost in California?

The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for California: 31.35¢ per kWh for homes, 26.16¢ for businesses and 20.96¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).

Is bitcoin mining legal in California?

Yes. We found no state law aimed specifically at bitcoin mining in California; local zoning and noise rules apply as for any industrial or data-centre use.

What is the break-even electricity price for mining?

7.64¢ (US) per kWh for a 17.5 J/TH machine at today's hashprice; about 10.29¢ for a 13 J/TH machine. It changes every day with the price, fees and network hashrate.