Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $24.06 an hour ($50,040 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$24.06Median hourly pay
$47,160–$58,210Middle half of workers, yearly
1,080People in this job in Michigan

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,880). Michigan ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.66$40,900
25% of workers$22.67$47,160
Half of workers (median)$24.06$50,040
75% of workers$27.99$58,210
90% of workers$30.03$62,460

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Muskegon-Norton Shores$56,98040
Ann Arbor$52,82050
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$51,250530
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$49,500120

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,580
Construction Laborers$49,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,190
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,890
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,690
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,270
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,040
Highway Maintenance Workers$53,750

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.