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Pierce County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 22,898 Ecology records · verified 2026-06-11
How deep are wells in Pierce County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Pierce County is 116 ft, based on 18,775 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 79 ft and 176 ft; 90% are shallower than 258 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 138 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Pierce County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 138 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,450–$8,970; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,280–$13,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Pierce County?
The median static water level is 58 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–115 ft), from 4,293 measurements.
How much water do wells in Pierce County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–50 gpm), from 4,658 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Pierce County?
Licensed drillers by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well reports (license roster: Washington Department of Ecology).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mark Wiese | 650 |
| Michael Cyrier | 298 |
| Matthew Call | 96 |
| Jacob Hansen | 61 |
| Nicolas Sample | 55 |
| Joshua Koepp | 51 |
| Rodney Gilseth JR | 44 |
| Joshua Stone | 39 |
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Free lookup Property report — $19Method: medians computed from Ecology records (water wells only — soil/environmental borings and decommissions excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.