SOC 474071

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

National Median

$49,140

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$49,140

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,500

Experienced (90th pct)

$73,670

Total Employed

29,050

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,500 - $42,700
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,700 - $60,320
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$60,320 - $73,670

Highest Paying Locations for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

$71,590

+45.7% vs national

South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

$70,530

+43.5% vs national

Bellingham, WA

$68,450

+39.3% vs national

South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

$65,180

+32.6% vs national

Stockton-Lodi, CA

$65,160

+32.6% vs national

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$71,590	40
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$70,530	70
Bellingham, WA	$68,450	110
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$65,180	50
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$65,160	50
Cedar Rapids, IA	$64,320	60
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$64,280	80
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$63,640	40
Reno, NV	$63,480	60
New Jersey	$63,420	340
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$62,830	780
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$62,670	230
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$62,310	N/A
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$62,070	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$61,960	360
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$61,650	80
Washington	$61,570	1,660
Reading, PA	$61,350	40
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$61,190	30
Kenosha, WI	$60,850	40
Nebraska	$60,790	170
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$59,800	40
Maryland	$59,800	140
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$59,780	290
Appleton, WI	$59,620	50
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$59,420	80
Bend, OR	$59,330	50
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$59,250	100
Knoxville, TN	$59,240	80
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$59,190	130
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$59,170	1,090
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$59,170	360
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$59,030	110
Connecticut	$58,430	200
Minnesota	$58,140	240
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,700	240
Ogden, UT	$57,660	70
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$57,470	50
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$57,290	60
North Dakota	$57,210	90
Medford, OR	$57,120	40
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$57,080	110
Madison, WI	$56,960	80
Lancaster, PA	$56,850	70
Green Bay, WI	$56,850	80
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$56,490	50
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$56,420	40
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$56,420	30
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$56,320	80
New Hampshire	$56,180	190

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners?

The national median annual salary for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners is $49,140, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleanerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleanerss is Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median salary of $71,590.

How much can an experienced Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make?

Top-earning Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleanerss (90th percentile) make $73,670 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.