Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for well drillers in Grand County, UT, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Grand County, UT carries a median wage of $48,270/yr ($23.21/hr).
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This county sits at the 44th percentile nationally for well drillers pay, below the median US county. Average weekly wages across the county's construction trades rose 12.0% year over year (BLS QCEW).
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Grand County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 81 mi |
| San Miguel County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 91 mi |
| Delta County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 92 mi |
| Garfield County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 99 mi |
| Rio Blanco County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 101 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 124 | Last full year, county-wide. 128 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Construction employment | 131 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $1,016 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1988 | 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 | -13 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
License register: 2026-09-17; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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