Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary
The median septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners salary in the United States is $49,880 per year ($23.98/hour). Salaries range from $37,040 at the entry level to $73,490+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 30,650 septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 7.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.98
per hour
Employment
30,650
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,040
25th percentile
$43,530
Median
$49,880
75th percentile
$61,060
90th percentile
$73,490
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+7.6%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
2,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$36K$67K■ No data
Top Paying States
Nebraska
$67K
+34%
New Jersey
$65K
+30%
New Hampshire
$65K
+29%
Washington
$63K
+26%
Minnesota
$62K
+25%
Connecticut
$61K
+22%
Nevada
$60K
+21%
Iowa
$58K
+16%
Oregon
$58K
+16%
Alaska
$58K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $66,890 | +34.1% |
| New Jersey | $64,650 | +29.6% |
| New Hampshire | $64,590 | +29.5% |
| Washington | $63,090 | +26.5% |
| Minnesota | $62,190 | +24.7% |
| Connecticut | $60,700 | +21.7% |
| Nevada | $60,180 | +20.6% |
| Iowa | $57,980 | +16.2% |
| Oregon | $57,920 | +16.1% |
| Alaska | $57,720 | +15.7% |
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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $75,010 | +50.4% |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $74,550 | +49.5% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $71,570 | +43.5% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $70,270 | +40.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,990 | +38.3% |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $66,870 | +34.1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,010 | +32.3% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $65,930 | +32.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,180 | +28.7% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,750 | +27.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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