Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,140
↑ 45.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.6% since 2011 ($33,740 → $49,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,140 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $46,910 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $45,610 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $44,810 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | $41,120 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | $39,870 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $38,970 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $37,950 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | $36,430 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | $35,370 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $34,810 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $34,520 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $34,020 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $33,740 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.