Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 2026 pricing
Well drilling cost in Pittsburgh
A 200ft well in clay/loam with submersible pump in Pittsburgh: $9,060–$19,044 · metro cost factor 1.32× vs. US average (state factor 1.15× · metro overlay 1.15×).
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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Pittsburgh local market
Pittsburgh metro hits Marcellus + Utica shale at 200-400 ft — among the highest per-foot drilling rates in the US. Allegheny County has 20+ NGWA-certified drillers. Hard-rock drilling commands $50-$100/ft compared to $20-$40/ft in glacial-deposit regions.
Permits, code, and licensing in Pittsburgh
PA DEP licensed driller required; well log submitted to DEP within 60 days of completion. Allegheny County permit fees $100-$300. PA's Groundwater Information System has 1M+ historical well records publicly searchable.