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

$47,300a year

Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.

Hourly
$22.74
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
109 of 155
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,390Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $59,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,390$17.98
25th$41,720$20.06
Median$47,300$22.74
75th$58,610$28.18
90th$59,580$28.64

Other cities in California

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

San Francisco, CA$68,990
Stockton, CA$66,870
San Jose, CA$61,200
Santa Rosa, CA$59,400
Napa, CA$58,720
Sacramento, CA$56,940
Los Angeles, CA$55,420
Bakersfield, CA$53,430
Riverside, CA$51,630
Modesto, CA$50,040
Salinas, CA$48,770
Visalia, CA$47,840
Fresno, CA$46,700
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in California Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$140,300
Insulation Worker$112,300
Construction and Building Inspector$98,580
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,850
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,670
Sheet Metal Worker$80,080
Taper$76,720
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,400
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$76,290
Electrician$76,160
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).

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

No: $47,300 against $49,880 nationally, 5% less.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $55,220, so San Diego pays 14% less.

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

109 of 155 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,580 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.