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Pierce County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 8,258 Ecology records · verified 2026-07-28
How deep are wells in Pierce County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Pierce County is 128 ft, based on 8,140 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 94 ft and 189 ft; 90% are shallower than 265 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 137 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Pierce County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 137 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,425–$8,905; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,220–$13,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Pierce County?
The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 36 ft–122 ft), from 1,716 measurements.
How much water do wells in Pierce County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 13 gpm–40 gpm), from 2,025 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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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 | 655 |
| Michael Cyrier | 298 |
| Matthew Call | 99 |
| Jacob Hansen | 61 |
| Nicolas Sample | 55 |
| Joshua Koepp | 51 |
| Rodney Gilseth JR | 44 |
| Joshua Stone | 39 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- 98328 — 548 wells, median 137 ft
- 98580 — 420 wells, median 117 ft
- 98338 — 363 wells, median 120 ft
- 98335 — 196 wells, median 136 ft
- Gig Harbor (98329) — 135 wells, median 154 ft
- Lakebay (98349) — 132 wells, median 177 ft
- Gig Harbor (98332) — 122 wells, median 118 ft
- 98321 — 98 wells, median 178 ft
- 98360 — 88 wells, median 119 ft
- 98387 — 69 wells, median 97 ft
- Vaughn (98394) — 55 wells, median 159 ft
- 98351 — 53 wells, median 164 ft
Method: 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.