As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Well Driller in Tacoma, WA is $120,389, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,315 weekly, or $10,032 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Well Driller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Well Driller in Tacoma, WA vary widely, spanning from $96,120 to $137,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,686) and 75th percentile ($129,090), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,012 per year. This $21,404 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Tacoma Well Driller often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Tacoma currently ranks 121 statewide for Well Driller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Well Driller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Well Driller Salary $96,120 Tacoma, WA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Well Driller Salary $107,686 Tacoma, WA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Well Driller Salary $120,389 Tacoma, WA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Well Driller Salary $129,090 Tacoma, WA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Well Driller Salary $137,012 Tacoma, WA August 01, 2026
25% $107,686 10% $96,120 90% $137,012 75% $129,090 $120,389 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Well Driller

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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120389

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118205
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134097
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Well Driller in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Well Driller ranges from $107,686 to $129,090 with the average base salary of $120,389. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,205 to $150,916 with the average total cash compensation of $134,097.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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