Career Details

Certified Well Driller

Description

The NGWA Well Construction and Pump Installation Certification Program, started in 1970, is the only national certification program for contractors and pump installers in the ground water industry. The program is designed and governed by ground water contractors who understand the daily activities in the field. They have set realistic expectations and guidelines, but also high standards to ensure integrity. It is recognized as the leading program in the industry by numerous state agencies, which have adopted the tests for their own programs.

Certifying Organization

National Ground Water Association

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Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller

Certifying Organization

National Ground Water Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Master Ground Water Contractor

Certifying Organization

National Ground Water Association

Type

Advanced

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Median Annual Income

$45,300

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Median Annual Income

$56,160

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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$61,770

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

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Median Annual Income

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Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Median Annual Income

$50,050

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$61,590

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

-2 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

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Projected Job Growth

-19 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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