Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for well drillers in San Juan County, UT, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
San Juan 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 6.2% year over year (BLS QCEW).
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than San Juan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 68 mi |
| Dolores County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 71 mi |
| San Miguel County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 80 mi |
| Montrose County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 100 mi |
| La Plata County, CO | $49,050 | +$780 | 109 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 | 55 | Last full year, county-wide. 38 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 | 154 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $861 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1986 | 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 | -62 | 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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