SOC 47-4071 · May 2025 · United States
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners across the United States is $49,880 per year, measured over 30,650 jobs. The highest state median is in Nebraska, at $66,890.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Pay for this occupation varies by 84.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Nebraska pays $66,890 and West Virginia pays $36,200.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $66,890 | 300 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,650 | 220 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $64,590 | 310 | |
| 4 | Washington | $63,090 | 1,600 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $62,190 | 240 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $60,700 | 280 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $60,180 | 220 | |
| 8 | Iowa | $57,980 | 630 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $57,920 | 560 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $57,720 | 280 |
States with the most Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,130 | $55,220 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,430 | $43,860 | |
| 3 | Washington | 1,600 | $63,090 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,550 | $55,220 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,530 | $52,070 | |
| 6 | Florida | 1,330 | $46,150 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 1,210 | $53,190 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 1,160 | $51,560 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 1,080 | $50,040 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 1,050 | $57,340 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockford | $75,010 | 50 |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $74,550 | 40 |
| 3 | Omaha | $71,570 | 180 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $70,270 | 120 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $68,990 | 350 |
| 6 | Stockton | $66,870 | 70 |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids | $66,010 | 60 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $65,930 | 60 |
| 9 | Seattle | $64,180 | 830 |
| 10 | Des Moines | $63,750 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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