How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 155
- Jobs in the area
- 70
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 75th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 90th | $63,090 | $30.33 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,580 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.30 ($50,540 a year).
Do septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $50,540 against $49,880 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $48,530, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner pay?
80 of 155 metro areas with data.
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,090 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.