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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $23.51 an hour ($48,900 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.

$23.51Median hourly pay
$46,680–$57,210Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in Louisiana

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($49,880). Louisiana ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.04$39,590
25% of workers$22.44$46,680
Half of workers (median)$23.51$48,900
75% of workers$27.51$57,210
90% of workers$36.58$76,080

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lafayette$47,1900

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 Louisiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$38,230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,960
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,680
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,700
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27,600
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,210
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,380
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$64,110

Other job titles for this job

Aseptic TechDrain CleanerDrain and Sewer TechnicianElectric Sewer Cleaning Machine OperatorHigh Reach OperatorPipe Cleaning Machine OperatorPriming Machine OperatorPublic Works OperatorPublic Works TechnicianReach OperatorRoto Rooter OperatorSeptic Cleaner

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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.