Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for well drillers in Kimball County, NE, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Kimball County, NE carries 3 licensed well drillers and a median wage of $53,340/yr ($25.64/hr).
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This county sits at the 82th 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 19 | Last full year, county-wide. 58 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 | 11 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $730 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1952 | 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 | +45 | 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.
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