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Cost to drill a well in Wyoming: $6,800–$52,600 by county

A drilled, finished water well in Wyoming typically costs $6,800–$52,600, with a midpoint of $25,000. Depth sets most of that price. Domestic wells here have a median depth of 240 ft across 4,591 completion reports filed 2016–2025, priced at national driller rates.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Key figures for Wyoming

ItemFigure
Finished well, typical range (midpoint $25,000) $6,800–$52,6001,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Drilling and casing only (no pump, tank, or hookup) $4,200–$41,5001,2,3,4,5,6
Median well depth (4,591 reports) 240 ft1
Middle half of wells 100 ft to 420 ft1
Drilling rate (national rates) $25–$75/ft3

Estimate a well in Wyoming

Typical total: $6,800–$52,600, midpoint $25,000.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Depths from 4,591 domestic well reports in Wyoming, 2016–2025: 101 ft (25th percentile), 240 ft (median), 420 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) (240 ft × $50/ft)$2,500$12,000$31,5003
Casing, installed (156 ft × $28/ft)$1,000$4,300$7,0004
Rig mobilization and setup ($550–$2,500)$600$1,500$2,5005
Well permit ($50–$500)$100$300$5006
Pump, wire, and drop pipe, installed ($1,000–$4,000)$1,000$2,500$4,0007
Pressure tank and switch, installed ($500–$1,800)$500$1,200$1,8007
Trench, water line, and electrical to the house ($1,000–$5,000)$1,000$3,000$5,0008
Water quality test ($50–$250)$100$200$3009
Total$6,800$25,000$52,600

Casing depth of 156 ft is a model assumption; the records for this area do not report casing.2

No state rate survey yet, so national driller rates are used.

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Well depth by county in Wyoming

Total depth of domestic wells by county, Wyoming. Bar shows the middle half of wells; tick marks the median.
County Reports Median depth (ft) Middle half (ft) 0 to 590 ft
Laramie 990 440 380–500
Fremont 438 120 60–450
Lincoln 350 160 110–260
Albany 304 160 120–260
Park 293 80 40–120
Sheridan 219 200 110–400
Johnson 214 260 160–380
Sublette 207 180 120–260
Natrona 202 160 60–380
Teton 181 100 80–240
Crook 176 370 250–500
Platte 143 240 160–340
Campbell 142 480 340–590
Goshen 133 200 120–300
Carbon 128 110 70–190
Converse 128 190 100–340
Uinta 99 110 80–170
Big Horn 56 40 30–100
Weston 49 400 200–560
Sweetwater 46 140 80–240
Washakie 43 160 40–380
Niobrara* 26 220 130–280
Hot Springs* 24 50 30–160

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

Median depth runs from 40 ft in Big Horn County to 480 ft in Campbell County. At national rates that difference is worth about $30,200 at the midpoint estimate. 2 of 23 counties have fewer than 30 reports; the calculator uses the statewide figure for those.

Sources1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Where the money goes on a Wyoming well

Drilling is billed by the foot at $25–$75/ft, so the hole alone runs $2,500–$31,500 at the depths above. Casing, the steel or PVC pipe that lines the upper borehole, adds $1,000–$7,000 at $10–$45/ft. Rig setup is a flat $600–$2,500.

The pump, pressure tank, and trench to the house add $2,500–$10,800 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.

Sources3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Permits and driller licensing in Wyoming

Water wells in Wyoming fall under Wyoming State Engineer's Office, Ground Water Division. Domestic and stock wells need a State Engineer permit before drilling, and the driller must have the approved permit on hand during construction. The well must be drilled by a licensed contractor, and pumps must be installed by a Wyoming licensed pump installation contractor. A Statement of Completion (Form U.W. 6) is required by law within 30 days of the date the well is completed, including pump installation, and ready for use.

Sources10

Groundwater and well construction in Wyoming

Well cap Submersible pump Casing to about 160 ft Total depth about 240 ft Soil and loose rock Open hole in rock
Cross-section of a 240 ft well with casing to 160 ft, the Wyoming median

A well at the Wyoming median reaches 240 ft with casing to about 160 ft, a model assumption because the records here do not report casing. The State Engineer's well construction standards put a well 50 feet from a septic tank and 100 feet from a disposal field.

Sources2,11

Wyoming compared with neighboring states

StateMedian depthTypical finished well
Wyoming240 ft$6,800–$52,600
Colorado340 ft$10,300–$60,000
Idaho200 ft$7,500–$43,800
Montana170 ft$6,700–$43,900
Nebraska160 ft$6,700–$36,100
South Dakota200 ft$7,000–$48,500
Utahno records$6,800–$42,500

Sources12,3,4,5,13,7,8,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,2,6,9,22,23

Common questions

How deep is a typical well in Wyoming?

Half of the 4,591 domestic wells reported in Wyoming from 2016–2025 are between 100 ft and 420 ft deep, and the median is 240 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 Wyoming?

Drilling alone runs $25–$75/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 $104/ft at a depth of 240 ft. Per-foot quotes rarely include the pump.

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

Domestic and stock wells need a State Engineer permit before drilling, and the driller must have the approved permit on hand during construction. 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 Wyoming?

An installed submersible pump with wire and drop pipe runs $1,000–$4,000, 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 $3,700 cheaper than a finished well.

Related pages

For every state side by side and the national range, see our national cost table.

Sources

  1. Well and spring permits , Wyoming State Geological Survey (from Wyoming State Engineer's Office permits). Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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+.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. 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+.
  9. 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.
  10. General Processes, Ground Water , Wyoming State Engineer's Office. Accessed November 9, 2026. Fetched: permit before drilling, licensed drilling and pump contractors, U.W. 6 due within 30 days of completion.
  11. Part III, Water Well Minimum Construction Standards , Wyoming State Engineer's Office. Accessed November 9, 2026. Fetched: Ch. III setback table (septic tank 50 ft, disposal field 100 ft). Rules filed 2010, corrected 2011.
  12. DWR Well Application Permit , Colorado Division of Water Resources. Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  13. C.R.S. 37-92-602 Exemptions; presumptions; legislative declaration (current through Fall 2025) , Colorado Revised Statutes via colorado.public.law. Accessed November 8, 2026. Fee of $100 for a new exempt household well permit application; $60 for a replacement/paragraph (c) application.
  14. Water Testing , El Paso County Public Health Laboratory (CO). Accessed November 8, 2026. 2026. Total coliform/E. coli P/A $23.00; nitrate-N $30.00; real estate package $80.00.
  15. Wells , Idaho Department of Water Resources. Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  16. Idaho Code 42-235 Drilling Permits , Idaho Legislature. Accessed November 8, 2026. $75.00 permit charge for a domestic or monitoring well; $200 otherwise. Confirmed by IDWR Form 235-1 (https://idwr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/forms/235-1-application-for-drilling-permit.pdf).
  17. Drinking Water Quality Fees (July 2026) , Central District Health (Boise, ID). Accessed November 8, 2026. Coliform test $20; nitrate test $21; sample collection by CDH $145.
  18. Ground Water Information Center (GWIC) , Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  19. Form 613 Water Right Fee Schedule, effective 2025-10-01 , Montana DNRC Water Resources Division. Accessed November 8, 2026. Form 602 Notice of Completion of Groundwater Development (35 gpm / 10 ac-ft exempt well) $250.00; $400.00 in a Controlled Groundwater Area; Form 602I Notice of Intent (effective 01/2026) $400.00 (https://dnrc.mt.gov/_docs/water/Water-Rights-Forms/602I.pdf).
  20. Environmental Laboratory Testing Fee Schedule, effective 2024-01-01 , Montana DPHHS Laboratory Services Bureau. Accessed November 8, 2026. Total coliform P/A $25.00; nitrate+nitrite as N $28.00; Basic Screen package $55.00; Full Well Screen $340.00.
  21. Registered groundwater wells , Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  22. Water well completion reports , South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Accessed November 8, 2026. Well completion records used for depth, casing, and yield distributions.
  23. 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.

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