How much does a sewer make in Los Angeles?
$48,540a year
Median yearly pay for sewers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 6
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $48,540Highest 10%: $52,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $52,800 | $25.38 | |
| 90th | $52,800 | $25.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for sewers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $23.34 ($48,540 a year).
Do sewers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $48,540 against $36,480 nationally, 33% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,420, so Los Angeles pays 14% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for sewer pay?
2 of 6 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,800 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.