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Compare well driller licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$49,835
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
4 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$193
across 49 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,800#48 | 5 mo | $250 | 5 mo |
| Alaska | $62,400#1 | 2 mo | $200 | 2 mo |
| Arizona | $48,200#30 | 5 mo | $300 | 5 mo |
| Arkansas | $40,600#50 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| California | $58,400#4 | 10 mo | $590 | 10 mo |
| Colorado | $54,200#12 | 5 mo | $150 | 5 mo |
| Connecticut | $56,800#7 | 5 mo | $150 | 5 mo |
| Delaware | $48,600#28 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| District of Columbia | $56,200#8 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Florida | $46,800#33 | 7 mo | $300 | 7 mo |
| Georgia | $45,200#41 | 5 mo | $325 | 5 mo |
| Hawaii | $58,600#3 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Idaho | $46,400#36 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Illinois | $52,600#16 | 2 mo | $250 | 2 mo |
| Indiana | $47,200#32 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Iowa | $46,800#34 | 5 mo | $200 | 5 mo |
| Kansas | $45,800#39 | 2 mo | $75 | 2 mo |
| Kentucky | $43,400#47 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Louisiana | $44,200#45 | 2 mo | $150 | 2 mo |
| Maine | $50,600#22 | 5 mo | $150 | 5 mo |
| Maryland | $53,600#13 | 5 mo | $250 | 5 mo |
| Massachusetts | $58,200#5 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Michigan | $49,800#25 | 5 mo | $250 | 5 mo |
| Minnesota | $52,400#17 | 5 mo | $350 | 5 mo |
| Mississippi | $39,800#51 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Missouri | $46,200#38 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Montana | $47,800#31 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Nebraska | $46,400#37 | 5 mo | $225 | 5 mo |
| Nevada | $54,600#10 | 5 mo | $300 | 5 mo |
| New Hampshire | $52,800#15 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| New Jersey | $57,400#6 | 7 mo | $300 | 7 mo |
| New Mexico | $44,800#42 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| New York | $56,200#9 | 5 mo | $100 | 5 mo |
| North Carolina | $46,600#35 | 5 mo | $300 | 5 mo |
| North Dakota | $52,200#18 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Ohio | $48,400#29 | 5 mo | $225 | 5 mo |
| Oklahoma | $43,800#46 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Oregon | $54,400#11 | 5 mo | $300 | 5 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $50,800#20 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Rhode Island | $53,200#14 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| South Carolina | $44,400#44 | 5 mo | $250 | 5 mo |
| South Dakota | $45,600#40 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
| Tennessee | $44,800#43 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Texas | $50,400#23 | 5 mo | $379 | 5 mo |
| Utah | $48,800#27 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Vermont | $50,200#24 | 2 mo | $75 | 2 mo |
| Virginia | $51,200#19 | 5 mo | $200 | 5 mo |
| Washington | $58,800#2 | 5 mo | $300 | 5 mo |
| West Virginia | $42,200#49 | 2 mo | $125 | 2 mo |
| Wisconsin | $49,200#26 | 5 mo | $275 | 5 mo |
| Wyoming | $50,800#21 | 2 mo | $100 | 2 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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