How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make in California?
$55,220a year
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in California. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.55
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $55,220Highest 10%: $79,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| 75th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 90th | $79,260 | $38.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $68,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $66,870 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,200 |
| Merced, CA | $61,150 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,400 |
| Napa, CA | $58,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,420 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $53,430 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $52,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,040 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,770 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,700 |
| Chico, CA | $43,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.
| 11. Wisconsin | $57,340 |
| 12. Montana | $56,860 |
| 13. Maryland | $56,410 |
| 14. California | $55,220 |
| 15. New York | $55,220 |
| 16. Hawaii | $54,530 |
| 17. Illinois | $53,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.55 ($55,220 a year).
Do septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $55,220 against $49,880 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner pay?
California ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $68,990 a year.
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.