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-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 155
- Jobs in the area
- 280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 25th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $70,230 | $33.76 | |
| 90th | $74,620 | $35.88 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.
| Bend, OR | $62,840 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
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-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.00 ($60,310 a year).
Do septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,310 against $49,880 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,920, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner pay?
30 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 $41,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,620 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.