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

$42,460a year

Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.

Hourly
$20.41
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
141 of 155
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,370Median: $42,460Highest 10%: $74,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,370$17.00
25th$37,280$17.92
Median$42,460$20.41
75th$53,340$25.64
90th$74,000$35.58

Other cities in Tennessee

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

Nashville, TN$40,520
Knoxville, TN$38,740
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in Tennessee Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,850
Brickmason and Blockmason$65,360
Earth Driller$61,710
Electrician$60,890
Sheet Metal Worker$60,780
Construction and Building Inspector$59,750
Plumber$58,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$56,780
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$53,870
Carpenter$50,620
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $20.41 ($42,460 a year).

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

No: $42,460 against $49,880 nationally, 15% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,480, so Memphis pays 8% more.

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

141 of 155 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,000 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.