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Salinas, CA (93905): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 363 DWR records · Monterey County

480 ftmedian well depth
275 ft–680 fttypical depth range
114 ftmedian static water level
1,205 gpmmedian yield (93 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salinas (93905), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salinas (93905) is 480 ft, based on 253 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 275 ft and 680 ft; 90% are shallower than 801 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salinas (93905)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 480 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,000–$31,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $28,800–$48,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salinas (93905)?

The median static water level is 114 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 69 ft–162 ft), from 156 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 63 600+ ft 89
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (filed well completion reports, water-supply uses only (destruction, repair and monitoring wells excluded); depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.