How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.98 an hour or $4,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.98
- Average (mean)
- $53,500
- Jobs
- 30,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $43,530 | $20.93 | |
| Median | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 75th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th | $73,490 | $35.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nebraska | $66,890 |
| New Jersey | $64,650 |
| New Hampshire | $64,590 |
| Washington | $63,090 |
| Minnesota | $62,190 |
| Connecticut | $60,700 |
| Nevada | $60,180 |
| Iowa | $57,980 |
| Oregon | $57,920 |
| Alaska | $57,720 |
| Wisconsin | $57,340 |
| Montana | $56,860 |
| Maryland | $56,410 |
| California | $55,220 |
| New York | $55,220 |
| Hawaii | $54,530 |
| Illinois | $53,190 |
| Massachusetts | $53,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,070 |
| Georgia | $51,880 |
| Colorado | $51,700 |
| Missouri | $51,560 |
| Ohio | $50,750 |
| Michigan | $50,040 |
| Utah | $49,770 |
| Louisiana | $48,900 |
| Maine | $48,530 |
| Delaware | $48,440 |
| Indiana | $48,380 |
| Arizona | $47,670 |
| Wyoming | $47,520 |
| Alabama | $47,370 |
| North Carolina | $47,280 |
| Virginia | $47,150 |
| Kansas | $46,960 |
| Idaho | $46,860 |
| South Carolina | $46,660 |
| North Dakota | $46,340 |
| Florida | $46,150 |
| Vermont | $46,140 |
| Kentucky | $43,980 |
| Texas | $43,860 |
| Oklahoma | $40,960 |
| New Mexico | $40,230 |
| South Dakota | $40,040 |
| Tennessee | $39,480 |
| Mississippi | $38,870 |
| Arkansas | $38,330 |
| West Virginia | $36,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $75,010 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $74,550 |
| Omaha, NE | $71,570 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $66,870 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,010 |
| Bremerton, WA | $65,930 |
| Seattle, WA | $64,180 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,750 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,610 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,420 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,170 |
| Bellingham, WA | $62,940 |
| Bend, OR | $62,840 |
In other countries
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner belongs to the international group "Other cleaning workers".
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- Highway Maintenance Worker$50,260
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator$70,070
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.98 ($49,880 a year).
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make a month?
About $4,157 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,880 a year.
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,040 or less a year ($17.81 an hour); the top 10% make $73,490 or more.
Which state pays septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $66,890 a year, followed by New Jersey ($64,650) and New Hampshire ($64,590).
Which city pays septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $75,010 a year.
How many septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners are there in the United States?
About 30,650 people work as septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.