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

$47,220a year

Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.

Hourly
$22.70
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
111 of 155
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $62,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,450$17.04
25th$38,690$18.60
Median$47,220$22.70
75th$55,380$26.63
90th$62,850$30.22

Other cities in South Carolina

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

Augusta, GA$52,000
Charlotte, NC$48,400
Myrtle Beach, SC$47,830
Greenville, SC$45,180
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in South Carolina Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,470
Construction and Building Inspector$60,140
Sheet Metal Worker$59,650
Electrician$59,010
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,780
Plumber$57,360
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$52,560
Floor Layer$52,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,640
Carpenter$50,380
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).

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

No: $47,220 against $49,880 nationally, 5% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,660, so Charleston pays 1% more.

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

111 of 155 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,850 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.