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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $23.98 an hour ($49,880 a year). About 30,650 people work in this job there.

$23.98Median hourly pay
$43,530–$61,060Middle half of workers, yearly
30,650People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.81$37,040
25% of workers$20.93$43,530
Half of workers (median)$23.98$49,880
75% of workers$29.36$61,060
90% of workers$35.33$73,490

Best-paying states for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nebraska$66,890300
New Jersey$64,650220
New Hampshire$64,590310
Washington$63,0901,600
Minnesota$62,190240
Connecticut$60,700280
Nevada$60,180220
Iowa$57,980630
Oregon$57,920560
Alaska$57,720280

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,590
Construction Laborers$47,120
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,850
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,800
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,020
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,360
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57,430

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.