Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand for well drillers in Throckmorton County, TX, from the state register (updated nightly) and BLS.
Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton 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 | 148 mi |
| Parker County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 86 mi |
| Wise County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 90 mi |
| Tarrant County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 114 mi |
| Johnson County, TX | $48,030 | +$2,080 | 120 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1961 | 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. |
License register: 2026-10-05; Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-10-05.
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