How much does a sewer make in Philadelphia?
$33,830a year
Median yearly pay for sewers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $16.26 an hour or $2,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.26
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 6
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $33,830Highest 10%: $34,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 75th | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 90th | $34,980 | $16.82 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for sewers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sewer make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $16.26 ($33,830 a year).
Do sewers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $33,830 against $36,480 nationally, 7% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $35,560, so Philadelphia pays 5% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for sewer pay?
6 of 6 metro areas with data.
How much does a sewer make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,980 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.