Tucson, AZ Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
350 ft
Cost / Foot
$30–$65
Total Project
$15,750
vs. National Avg
110% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Tucson, AZ Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $3,000–$6,500 | $7,800–$11,300 | $9,300 |
| 150 ft | $4,500–$9,750 | $9,700–$14,950 | $11,950 |
| 200 ft | $6,000–$13,000 | $11,600–$18,600 | $14,600 |
| 300 ft | $9,000–$19,500 | $15,400–$25,900 | $19,900 |
| 400 ft | $12,000–$26,000 | $19,200–$33,200 | $25,200 |
| 500 ft | $15,000–$32,500 | $23,000–$40,500 | $30,500 |
*Costs are estimates based on Tucson area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Tucson, AZ
Tucson Basin is a deep graben filled with thousands of feet of alluvial sediment from the surrounding mountain ranges. Water tables range from 100 feet near the Santa Cruz River to 400+ feet in the foothills. The Tucson AMA has aggressive groundwater management goals. Caliche (ceite calcium carbonate) layers are common and can slow drilling and increase costs.
The average residential well in Tucson is 350 feet deep and costs approximately $15,750 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $30 to $65 per foot, which is 110% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Tucson area is the Tucson Basin Aquifer / Upper Santa Cruz Sub-basin. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Pima County; Tucson AMA (ADWR); well drilling permit required $150-$300; Tucson AMA has Safe Yield goal requiring new wells to offset pumping; setback from municipal wells may apply in some areas.
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