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How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make in Buffalo?

$48,390a year

Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,033 a month.

Hourly
$23.26
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
93 of 155
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,420Median: $48,390Highest 10%: $71,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,420$18.95
25th$45,870$22.05
Median$48,390$23.26
75th$63,140$30.36
90th$71,130$34.20

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.

Kiryas Joel, NY$60,630
Albany, NY$57,820
New York, NY$57,260
Rochester, NY$54,780
Syracuse, NY$47,840
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Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Boilermaker$106,800
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$84,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,190
Electrician$77,930
Construction and Building Inspector$77,040
Brickmason and Blockmason$76,800
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$73,650
Sheet Metal Worker$72,580
Plumber$72,230
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.26 ($48,390 a year).

Do septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners make more in Buffalo than the national average?

No: $48,390 against $49,880 nationally, 3% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $55,220, so Buffalo pays 12% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner pay?

93 of 155 metro areas with data.

How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,130 or more.

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.