How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make in Washington?
$56,420a year
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 155
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,110Median: $56,420Highest 10%: $73,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,110 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| Median | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $73,440 | $35.31 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.13 ($56,420 a year).
Do septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaners make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $56,420 against $49,880 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner pay?
50 of 155 metro areas with data.
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,440 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.