How much do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make?
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners earn a median annual salary of $49,880 in the United States, which works out to roughly $23.98 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $37,040 at the entry level and $73,490 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $43,530 and $61,060 a year.
That is $11,510 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary range by percentile
Half of all Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners earn between $43,530 and $61,060 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,530 | $20.93 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $73,490 | $35.33 |
Highest-paying states for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Nebraska leads the country for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay at $66,890 a year, followed by New Jersey ($64,650) and New Hampshire ($64,590). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $36,200 — a gap of $30,690 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $66,890 | $32.16 | +34% |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,650 | $31.08 | +30% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $64,590 | $31.05 | +29% |
| 4 | Washington | $63,090 | $30.33 | +26% |
| 5 | Minnesota | $62,190 | $29.90 | +25% |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 31,000 people work as Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $53,500 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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