Marquette, MI Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
160 ft
Cost / Foot
$28–$62
Total Project
$6,720
vs. National Avg
10% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Marquette, MI Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,800–$6,200 | $7,600–$11,000 | $9,000 |
| 150 ft | $4,200–$9,300 | $9,400–$14,500 | $11,500 |
| 200 ft | $5,600–$12,400 | $11,200–$18,000 | $14,000 |
| 300 ft | $8,400–$18,600 | $14,800–$25,000 | $19,000 |
| 400 ft | $11,200–$24,800 | $18,400–$32,000 | $24,000 |
| 500 ft | $14,000–$31,000 | $22,000–$39,000 | $29,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Marquette area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Marquette, MI
Upper Peninsula Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rock (Marquette Range Supergroup); thin glacial drift over extremely hard bedrock
The average residential well in Marquette is 160 feet deep and costs approximately $6,720 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $28 to $62 per foot, which is 10% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Marquette area is the Upper Peninsula Crystalline Bedrock Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Marquette County well permit; Michigan EGLE; $50-$100; hard rock drilling often required
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