SOC 47-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Miami, FL is $47,560 per year, close to the national median of $49,880 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Miami, FL is $47,560 per year, close to the national median of $49,880 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,530 and $59,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,040 and the ninetieth at $62,370.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, North Port records the highest median at $61,680. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 461st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,040 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $39,530 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,560 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $59,900 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $62,370 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $50,450 | +1.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $61,680 | — | |
| 2 | Lakeland | $48,820 | 40 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $46,410 | 170 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $46,070 | 120 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $45,820 | 150 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $45,740 | 40 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $44,930 | 50 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $44,420 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,560 buys what $45,996 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,996US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,560 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,040 to $62,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in 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 Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,560, or $22.86 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 Miami, FL is 4.7% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $62,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,040 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 280 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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