Phoenix, AZ Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
400 ft
Cost / Foot
$35–$70
Total Project
$20,000
vs. National Avg
167% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Phoenix, AZ Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,500–$7,000 | $8,300–$11,800 | $9,800 |
| 150 ft | $5,250–$10,500 | $10,450–$15,700 | $12,700 |
| 200 ft | $7,000–$14,000 | $12,600–$19,600 | $15,600 |
| 300 ft | $10,500–$21,000 | $16,900–$27,400 | $21,400 |
| 400 ft | $14,000–$28,000 | $21,200–$35,200 | $27,200 |
| 500 ft | $17,500–$35,000 | $25,500–$43,000 | $33,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Phoenix area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix metro sits in the Salt River Valley with deep alluvial basin-fill deposits. Water tables in the central basin are 200-600 feet deep and declining in some areas. The surrounding mountains (Superstitions, White Tanks, McDowell) have fractured granite and volcanic rock requiring harder drilling. Active Management Area (AMA) regulations apply to all new wells.
The average residential well in Phoenix is 400 feet deep and costs approximately $20,000 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $35 to $70 per foot, which is 167% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Phoenix area is the Salt River Valley Sub-basin / West Salt River Valley Sub-basin. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Maricopa County; Phoenix AMA (Arizona Department of Water Resources); ADWR well drilling permit required $150-$350; strict well spacing requirements in the AMA; all drillers must hold AZ Registrar of Contractors license.
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