Bitcoin Mining Profit in South Carolina

At South Carolina's average industrial electricity price of 7.26¢ per kWh, a 200 TH/s machine using 3,500 W would make about $0.32 a day at today's hashprice ($32.76 per PH/s a day, bitcoin $77,596). At the household price of 15.12¢ it would lose $6.28 a day. Break-even: 7.64¢ (US) per kWh. South Carolina ranks 16 of 64 US states and Canadian provinces for mining on electricity cost.

Network and price Nov 1, 2026, 19:17 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

7.26¢

per kWh (2025 avg)

Profit per machine

$0.32

a day, 200 TH/s · rank 16/64

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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).

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Arkansas$0.80 Kentucky$0.72 Saskatchewan$0.66 Washington$0.54 Montana$0.51 Iowa$0.41 Mississippi$0.30 North Dakota$0.04 Alabama−$0.07 North Carolina−$0.12 Georgia−$0.20 Idaho−$0.20

Bitcoin Mining in South Carolina: FAQ

Is bitcoin mining profitable in South Carolina?

At today's numbers, yes at industrial rates: about $0.32 a day per 200 TH/s machine before hardware, cooling and hosting costs. At household rates it would lose $6.28 a day. Miners with cheaper contracts or more efficient machines do better.

How much does electricity cost in South Carolina?

The US Energy Information Administration's 2025 averages for South Carolina: 15.12¢ per kWh for homes, 11.18¢ for businesses and 7.26¢ for industry (US average: 17.23¢, 13.37¢ and 8.51¢).

Is bitcoin mining legal in South Carolina?

Yes. We found no state law aimed specifically at bitcoin mining in South Carolina; 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.