SOC 47-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Florida
Florida · 9 metro areas compared
At $46,150, median pay for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Florida tracks the national median of $49,880 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,150, median pay for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Florida tracks the national median of $49,880 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,980 to $57,090.
The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Florida ranks number 39th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, North Port records the highest median at $61,680. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 534th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $37,980 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,150 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $57,090 | +14.5% |
| 90th | $64,000 | +28.3% |
| Mean | $48,600 | −2.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $61,680 | — | |
| 2 | Lakeland | $48,820 | 40 | |
| 3 | Miami | $47,560 | 280 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $46,410 | 170 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $46,070 | 120 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $45,820 | 150 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $45,740 | 40 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $44,930 | 50 | |
| 9 | Pensacola | $44,420 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,150 buys what $44,632 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,632US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,150 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,760 to $64,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $61,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Florida?
The median annual wage is $46,150, or $22.19 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 Florida is 7.5% 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 Florida earns more than $64,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,760 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 North Port, at $61,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,330 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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