Sewers, Hand Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$33,760
↑ 43.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sewers, Hand — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sewers, Hand — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 43.4% since 2011 ($23,540 → $33,760)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $33,760
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,760 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $32,240 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $31,530 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $29,930 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $30,000 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | $29,950 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | $28,650 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | $26,230 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | $24,520 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $23,640 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | $23,630 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $23,610 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $22,820 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | $23,540 | — |
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.