Texas · 2026 pricing
Well drilling cost in Texas
A 200ft well in clay/loam with submersible pump in Texas: $6,508–$13,680 · state cost factor 0.95× (driven heavily by local geology + licensing density).
Well Drilling Cost Calculator
Estimated cost
$7,360–$15,180
Typical: $11,270 · state factor 1.15×
Line items
- Drilling$6,900
- Casing — PVC plastic$2,760
- Pump — Submersible (recommended)$1,610
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Estimates are educational — actual quotes from local pros may differ based on site conditions, permits, and seasonal demand.
Why Texas drilling runs below the US average
Well drilling pricing in Texas reflects three regional factors: geological difficulty (rocky Northeast and Mountain West charge premium per-foot rates), licensed driller density, and permit / water-test requirements. The 0.95× factor is calibrated from state geological survey data and 2025 HomeAdvisor cost reports. For best results, get 2-3 quotes from drillers certified by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA).
Local market in Texas
Texas has the largest and most varied well-drilling market in the US. East Texas (Tyler, Beaumont, Longview) uses sandy coastal-plain aquifers — shallow, cheap. Central Texas Hill Country (Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg) hits Edwards Aquifer limestone — moderate depth. West Texas (Midland, Odessa, Lubbock) uses Ogallala Aquifer — deeper, regulated. 200+ licensed drillers statewide.
Permits, code, and licensing in Texas
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) regulates well drillers. Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) — 100+ across the state — issue additional drilling permits with their own fees ($50-$400). Edwards Aquifer Authority adds strict pumping limits in Central Texas counties. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone work requires special permit.
Top metros in Texas
Strongest demand and contractor density: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Tyler.