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Cost to drill a well in Florida: $6,500–$28,200 by county

A drilled, finished water well in Florida typically costs $6,500–$28,200, with a midpoint of $16,200. Depth sets most of that price. Domestic wells here have a median depth of 130 ft across 75,022 completion reports filed 2016–2025, priced at Florida driller rates.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Key figures for Florida

ItemFigure
Finished well, typical range (midpoint $16,200) $6,500–$28,2001,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Drilling and casing only (no pump, tank, or hookup) $3,900–$18,3001,2,3,4,5
Median well depth (75,022 reports) 130 ft1
Middle half of wells 100 ft to 180 ft1
Drilling rate (Florida rates) $25–$65/ft2
Median casing depth 80 ft1

Estimate a well in Florida

Typical total: $6,500–$28,200, midpoint $16,200.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Depths from 75,022 domestic well reports in Florida, 2016–2025: 95 ft (25th percentile), 130 ft (median), 180 ft (75th percentile).

Low uses the 25th percentile depth at low rates; high uses the 75th percentile at high rates.
Line itemLowMidHigh
Drilling (per foot of depth) (130 ft × $45/ft)$2,400$5,900$11,7002
Casing, installed (84 ft × $28/ft)$800$2,300$3,8003
Rig mobilization and setup ($550–$2,500)$600$1,500$2,5004
Well permit ($50–$250)$100$200$3005
Pump, wire, and drop pipe, installed ($1,000–$3,000)$1,000$2,000$3,0002
Pressure tank and switch, installed ($500–$1,800)$500$1,200$1,8006
Trench, water line, and electrical to the house ($1,000–$5,000)$1,000$3,000$5,0007
Water quality test ($50–$100)$100$100$1008
Total$6,500$16,200$28,200

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Well depth by county in Florida

Total depth of domestic wells by county, Florida. Bar shows the middle half of wells; tick marks the median.
County Reports Median depth (ft) Middle half (ft) 0 to 500 ft
Marion 18,217 120 100–160
Sarasota 7,340 120 90–140
Brevard 5,144 80 80–80
Hernando 5,086 140 110–180
Hillsborough 4,405 220 170–280
Charlotte 3,641 140 110–200
Citrus 3,527 130 90–180
Polk 3,322 180 130–220
Pasco 3,043 130 90–190
Duval 2,394 110 100–160
Lake 2,142 150 150–200
Putnam 2,126 180 140–220
Levy 2,087 100 90–140
Volusia 1,764 150 140–180
Highlands 1,496 70 60–110
Clay 1,396 260 150–400
Nassau 1,390 100 100–300
Sumter 1,343 100 80–120
DeSoto 1,101 240 180–270
Indian River 825 90 80–90
Orange 661 150 120–200
Manatee 648 400 300–500
Osceola 520 300 200–340
Hardee 497 230 200–280
Flagler 493 100 70–130
Baker 331 140 100–200
Pinellas 55 100 70–130
Seminole* 23 150 130–170
Alachua* 2 60 60–70
St. Johns* 2 350 300–390
Bradford* 1 230 230–230

* 4 counties have fewer than 30 reports. Estimates there use the statewide figures.

Median depth runs from 70 ft in Highlands County to 400 ft in Manatee County. At Florida rates that difference is worth about $21,600 at the midpoint estimate. 4 of 31 counties have fewer than 30 reports; the calculator uses the statewide figure for those.

Sources1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Where the money goes on a Florida well

Drilling is billed by the foot at $25–$65/ft, so the hole alone runs $2,400–$11,700 at the depths above. Casing, the steel or PVC pipe that lines the upper borehole, adds $800–$3,800 at $10–$45/ft. Rig setup is a flat $600–$2,500.

The pump, pressure tank, and trench to the house add $2,500–$9,800 on top of the hole. A quote that looks low next to the range above often leaves those three out, so ask for it itemized.

Sources2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Permits and driller licensing in Florida

Water wells in Florida fall under Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with the state's five water management districts. A permit is required before a water well is constructed, repaired or abandoned in areas where a water management district has a permit system. The application goes to the permitting authority on the state form. A water management district licenses water well contractors, and one district license is the only contractor license needed anywhere in the state. A written well completion report on the state form is filed with the permitting authority within 30 days after the well is completed. The permit or filing fee runs $100–$300.

Sources9,10,11,5

Groundwater and well construction in Florida

Well cap Submersible pump Casing to about 80 ft Total depth about 130 ft Soil and loose rock Open hole in rock
Cross-section of a 130 ft well with casing to 80 ft, the Florida median

Florida sits in the Southeastern Coastal Plain and Floridan region, where USGS maps the Floridan aquifer system, the Biscayne aquifer and the surficial aquifer system.

A well at the Florida median reaches 130 ft with casing to about 80 ft. Florida keeps a septic system at least 75 feet from a private potable well. The statute sets 75 feet for systems permitted before June 21, 2022, and the state rule that took effect that day sets the same 75 feet for newer systems.

The Florida Department of Health lab advises testing private well water for bacteria and nitrate at least once per year.

Sources12,1,13,14

Florida compared with neighboring states

StateMedian depthTypical finished well
Florida130 ft$6,500–$28,200
Alabamano records$6,800–$42,500
Georgiano records$7,300–$29,000

Sources15,16,17,3,4,18,6,7,19,20,21,22

Common questions

How deep is a typical well in Florida?

Half of the 75,022 domestic wells reported in Florida from 2016–2025 are between 100 ft and 180 ft deep, and the median is 130 ft. Your county can sit well above or below that, so check the county table on this page before you compare quotes.

How much does it cost per foot to drill a well in Florida?

Drilling alone runs $25–$65/ft on the rates we compiled. Spread across a whole finished well, including casing, pump, tank, and hookup, the midpoint estimate works out to about $125/ft at a depth of 130 ft. Per-foot quotes rarely include the pump.

Do you need a permit to drill a well in Florida?

A permit is required before a water well is constructed, repaired or abandoned in areas where a water management district has a permit system. The application goes to the permitting authority on the state form. Expect a fee of $100–$300. The driller usually files the paperwork, but the permit is tied to your property, so ask for a copy.

How much do a well pump and pressure tank add in Florida?

An installed submersible pump with wire and drop pipe runs $1,000–$3,000, and a pressure tank with its switch runs $500–$1,800. Together they are often the line items missing from a drilling quote, so a quote for the hole alone will look $3,200 cheaper than a finished well.

Related pages

For every state side by side and the national range, see well drilling costs.

Sources

  1. Well completion report sites and well construction permits , St. Johns River and Southwest Florida Water Management Districts. Accessed November 8, 2026. Records from two districts; the Southwest Florida district data is at data-swfwmd.opendata.arcgis.com.
  2. How Much Does It Cost to Drill a Water Well in 2026? , Parrish Well Drilling (Sarasota, FL). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-04-17. Drilling $25-$65/ft; pumps $1,000-$3,000; full system $5,000-$15,000 for 100-300 ft Sarasota-area wells; 200-ft well $7,000-$15,000.
  3. Cost to Drill a Water Well in Northern California , Weeks Drilling & Pump Co. (Sebastopol, CA). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-04-30. Drilling $35-$130/ft; steel casing $20-$45/ft; pump and pressure tank $3,500-$9,000; permitting $500-$2,500.
  4. D-203(5) Statewide Drilling Services, Exhibit D Price Schedule (Thein Well Co., contract 226711) , Minnesota Office of State Procurement. Accessed November 8, 2026. 2023 state-contract unit rates from a licensed MN driller: 6-in borehole $30-$31/ft (mud rotary/auger), $75/ft air rotary in rock; 6-in casing $28/ft (code) to $48/ft (black steel); mobilization $1,000/project; 34-gal pressure tank installed $1,000, 62-gal $1,450; submersible pump 3/4-1 hp $1,250-$1,350 each; drop pipe $7/ft; pitless and lateral $2,000; trench $20/LF. Agency-buyer rates, not retail quotes.
  5. Well Permitting Fee Schedule , Northwest Florida Water Management District. Accessed November 8, 2026. Undated (2026 site; matches F.A.C. 40A-3.201). Wells 6 inches and greater $100; 4 to under 6 inches $50; under 4 inches $35; delineated-area domestic well $100.
  6. How Much Does a Well Pressure Tank Cost? , Mid Atlantic Water LLC (water-system supplier, nationwide). Accessed November 8, 2026. Updated 2026-10-14; prices live as of 2026-09. Tank replaced by plumber $800-$1,800 all-in (20-44 gal); labor $200-$500; submersible pump job $1,000-$2,500; tank plus pump $2,500-$5,000+. Supplier, not an installer.
  7. What Are the Cost Factors of Drilling a Santa Fe Water Well? , Boylan Water Well Service (Santa Fe, NM). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2026-06-25. Drilling incl. PVC casing $28-$65/ft; submersible pump $850-$2,500; casing and grouting $1,500-$4,000; pressure tank and controls $500-$1,800; electrical hookup and trenching $1,000-$3,500; permits and lab testing $300-$1,000; turn-key $12,000-$30,000+.
  8. Drinking Water , Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County. Accessed November 8, 2026. Undated (2026 site). Bacteria $26; nitrate/nitrite $35; lead $35.
  9. Water Well Construction Rules, Forms, and Reference Documents , Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Accessed November 9, 2026.
  10. Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-532.400, Permit for Water Well Construction, Repair, or Abandonment , Cornell Legal Information Institute. Accessed November 9, 2026.
  11. Fla. Stat. 373.323, Licensure of water well contractors , Florida Legislature. Accessed November 9, 2026.
  12. Ground Water Atlas of the United States, Segment 6 (HA 730-G): Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina , USGS. Accessed November 9, 2026.
  13. Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-6.005, Location and Installation , Florida Department of Environmental Protection (via Cornell LII). Accessed November 9, 2026. 75 ft to a private potable well, (1)(a); rule effective 6/21/2022. Checked against rule text 2026-11-09.
  14. Well Water Testing , Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. Accessed November 8, 2026. Undated (2026 site). Bacteriological (E. coli and coliforms) $40 for private testing through BPHL; $17 when submitted through a county health department.
  15. National depth distribution, median of state percentiles , Cost to Drill a Well. Accessed November 9, 2026. Median across states with records of each state's 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile depth.
  16. Default casing share of well depth , Cost to Drill a Well. Accessed November 9, 2026. Median of state casing_p50 / depth_p50 across states that report casing. Used only where no local casing median exists.
  17. Water Well Installation: Complete Guide, Cost and Tips for Success , Stevens Drilling (La Vernia, TX). Accessed November 8, 2026. Published 2025-10-27. Drilling $25-$65/ft; pumps $500-$2,000; pressure tank $300-$1,500; permit/licensing $100-$750; total $7,500-$17,000+.
  18. Compilation of fetched state and county well permit fees (research/rates/NOTES.md, section permit) , costtodrillawell.com research. Accessed November 8, 2026. Internal compilation used only for the national permit fallback. Component sources: ok-owrb-well-driller-fact-sheet ($0), fl-nwfwmd-well-fees through fl-manatee-water-wells-2026 ($35-$265), ny-dutchess-dbch-fees ($45), wi-dnr-well-notification ($50.50), ga-pierce-well-permit-2024 ($70), idaho-code-42-235 ($75), crs-37-92-602 ($100), az-ars-45-596 ($100-$150), nmac-19-27-5 ($125), wa-rcw-18-104-055 ($200), nc-wayne-private-wells through nc-gaston-eh-fees ($225-$450), mi-grand-traverse-fees-2026 and mi-delta-menominee-fees-2025 ($240-$334), mt-dnrc-form-613-2025 ($250-$400), pa-chester-county-health-fees ($300), mn-stat-103i-208 ($325), oh-logan-fees-2024 through oh-summit-fees-2025 ($350-$594), or-hb2808-2025 ($490), blanco-pedernales-gcd-fees-2025 ($500), ca-calaveras-fees-2026 ($693), ny-nyc-well-water-permit ($1,090 outlier).
  19. DSHS Austin Laboratory Fee Schedule, effective 2026-09-01 , Texas Department of State Health Services. Accessed November 8, 2026. Potable Water (coliform) MZZ0441A $18.39; Nitrate-N EZZ0048A $30.00; Routine Water Mineral Group $155; All Metals $165; VOCs $150.
  20. Well Services FAQs , Well Watchers / Expert Well Drilling & Well Pump Services (Milner, GA). Accessed November 8, 2026. 2026 footer. Central Georgia drilling $25-$35/ft; pump system $1,500-$3,000; pump replacement $1,200-$2,500; permits and testing $300-$600; total $5,000-$12,000.
  21. Well Permit application (Well_Permit_24.pdf) , Pierce County Board of Health / Planning & Codes (Blackshear, GA). Accessed November 8, 2026. 2024. Well permit fee $70.00 under the Water Well Standards Act (O.C.G.A. 12-5-120 et seq.). County boards of health set fees in Georgia.
  22. Testing Services (UGA AESL water tests via county office) , University of Georgia Extension, Harris County. Accessed November 8, 2026. Undated. W35 total coliform/E. coli $36; W6 nitrate-N $16; W1 basic water test $24; W2 expanded $64; W33B home loan closing kit $85.

How these figures are built: methodology. Updated November 2026.