SOC 47-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Arkansas
Arkansas · 3 metro areas compared
In Arkansas the median wage is $38,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arkansas the median wage is $38,330. That is 23.2% lower than the national median of $49,880. Pay ranges from under $33,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,660 to $42,560.
Arkansas ranks number 48th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $46,140. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 501st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,880 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $36,660 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $38,330 | −23.2% |
| 75th | $42,560 | −14.7% |
| 90th | $47,350 | −5.1% |
| Mean | $40,430 | −18.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $46,140 | — | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $38,340 | — | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $37,080 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $38,330 goes as far as $44,108 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,108US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,330 a year, 23.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,880 to $47,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 48th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $46,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $38,330, or $18.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,880, so pay in Arkansas is 23.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $47,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $46,140 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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