SOC 47-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — New Hampshire
New Hampshire · 1 metro areas compared
In New Hampshire the median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners reaches $64,590 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Hampshire the median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners reaches $64,590 a year. That is 29.5% more than the national median of $49,880. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,460 and $76,910. The lowest tenth earn under $46,710, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,160.
Employment stands at 310, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, New Hampshire ranks 3rd by median wage. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 289th of 631 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,710 | −6.4% |
| 25th | $55,460 | +11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,590 | +29.5% |
| 75th | $76,910 | +54.2% |
| 90th | $82,160 | +64.7% |
| Mean | $65,270 | +30.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $59,360 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $64,590 buys what $61,987 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,987US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,590 a year, 29.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,710 to $82,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $59,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $64,590, or $31.05 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 New Hampshire is 29.5% higher. 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 New Hampshire earns more than $82,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,710 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 Manchester, at $59,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. 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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