Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for well drillers in De Baca County, NM, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
De Baca County, NM carries a median wage of $50,000/yr ($24.04/hr).
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This county sits at the 61th percentile nationally for well drillers pay, above the median US county.
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than well drillers specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1977 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | -8 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17.
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