Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand for well drillers in Foard County, TX, from the state register (updated nightly) and BLS.
Foard County, TX carries a median wage of $45,950/yr ($22.09/hr).
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This county sits at the 10th percentile nationally for well drillers pay, below the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Foard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grady County, OK | $49,930 | +$3,980 | 132 mi |
| Wise County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 135 mi |
| Parker County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 142 mi |
| Jackson County, OK | $47,260 | +$1,310 | 49 mi |
| Harmon County, OK | $47,260 | +$1,310 | 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction employment | 14 | Everyone working in construction in this county, all trades and office staff. Average pay $918 per week. BLS QCEW. |
| Median year homes were built | 1958 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
License register: 2026-10-05; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-10-05.
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