Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $24.40 an hour ($50,750 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$24.40Median hourly pay
$46,330–$61,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in Ohio

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($49,880). Ohio ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.77$39,040
25% of workers$22.27$46,330
Half of workers (median)$24.40$50,750
75% of workers$29.54$61,450
90% of workers$36.68$76,290

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$62,100200
Sandusky$51,98040
Cleveland$51,590190
Toledo$50,750110
Canton-Massillon$46,90050
Youngstown-Warren$44,73030

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,170
Pipelayers$71,560
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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.