Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners earn a median $49,880 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$49,880
$23.98 per hour
Range
$37,040 – $73,490
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
30,650
across the U.S.
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,259
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,522Monthly
$1,761Twice a month
$1,625Every 2 weeks
$20.32Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,806
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,093
- Medicare (1.45%)$723
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,259
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,040 | $17.81 | $31,942 |
| 25th percentile | $43,530 | $20.93 | $37,156 |
| Median (50th) | $49,880 | $23.98 | $42,259 |
| 75th percentile | $61,060 | $29.36 | $51,242 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $73,490 | $35.33 | $60,530 |
Best cities for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $64,180 | $53,749 | $48,364 | 830 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $59,020 | $47,791 | $46,600 | 480 |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO | $51,940 | $42,410 | $44,601 | 520 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $51,250 | $41,432 | $41,309 | 530 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $57,260 | $45,693 | $40,594 | 860 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $52,210 | $41,691 | $40,244 | 820 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,420 | $44,615 | $39,285 | 600 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $45,240 | $38,530 | $37,375 | 450 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | $43,120 | $36,827 | $37,339 | 440 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $64,180
- Philadelphia, PA — $59,020
- New York, NY — $57,260
- Los Angeles, CA — $55,420
- Chicago, IL — $52,210
- St. Louis, MO — $51,940
- Detroit, MI — $51,250
- Dallas, TX — $45,240
- Houston, TX — $43,120
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $66,890 | $53,723 | $42,210 – $71,570 | 300 |
| New Jersey | $64,650 | $52,102 | $49,970 – $90,210 | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $64,590 | $54,078 | $46,710 – $82,160 | 310 |
| Washington | $63,090 | $52,873 | $46,690 – $83,830 | 1,600 |
| Minnesota | $62,190 | $49,444 | $44,520 – $76,190 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $60,700 | $49,146 | $50,330 – $79,190 | 280 |
| Nevada | $60,180 | $50,535 | $45,510 – $64,810 | 220 |
| Iowa | $57,980 | $47,215 | $40,650 – $72,660 | 630 |
| Oregon | $57,920 | $44,480 | $41,140 – $71,030 | 560 |
| Alaska | $57,720 | $48,558 | $49,740 – $75,970 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $57,340 | $46,511 | $35,640 – $73,530 | 1,050 |
| Montana | $56,860 | $45,951 | $39,130 – $79,170 | 290 |
| Maryland | $56,410 | $45,190 | $37,910 – $70,910 | 160 |
| California | $55,220 | $44,469 | $39,890 – $79,260 | 3,130 |
| New York | $55,220 | $44,164 | $38,520 – $74,720 | 1,550 |
| Hawaii | $54,530 | $43,381 | $48,600 – $71,860 | 80 |
| Illinois | $53,190 | $42,430 | $35,380 – $81,390 | 1,210 |
| Massachusetts | $53,080 | $42,396 | $44,670 – $73,240 | 620 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,070 | $42,420 | $38,320 – $74,030 | 1,530 |
| Georgia | $51,880 | $41,796 | $36,470 – $67,200 | 590 |
| Colorado | $51,700 | $42,155 | $39,990 – $74,450 | 500 |
| Missouri | $51,560 | $42,122 | $39,640 – $63,770 | 1,160 |
| Ohio | $50,750 | $42,344 | $39,040 – $76,290 | 1,000 |
| Michigan | $50,040 | $40,511 | $40,900 – $62,460 | 1,080 |
| Utah | $49,770 | $40,897 | $45,850 – $70,700 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $48,900 | $40,390 | $39,590 – $76,080 | 500 |
| Maine | $48,530 | $39,080 | $36,930 – $59,260 | 160 |
| Delaware | $48,440 | $39,090 | $37,440 – $56,930 | 30 |
| Indiana | $48,380 | $39,656 | $35,210 – $68,490 | 770 |
| Arizona | $47,670 | $39,500 | $35,360 – $62,450 | 590 |
| Wyoming | $47,520 | $40,362 | $37,550 – $63,320 | 90 |
| Alabama | $47,370 | $38,138 | $37,610 – $57,500 | 400 |
| North Carolina | $47,280 | $38,792 | $36,510 – $71,690 | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $47,150 | $38,168 | $36,610 – $62,570 | 890 |
| Kansas | $46,960 | $38,092 | $36,450 – $53,000 | 150 |
| Idaho | $46,860 | $38,457 | $36,870 – $64,000 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $46,660 | $38,029 | $33,350 – $59,440 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $46,340 | $39,414 | $42,410 – $78,570 | 70 |
| Florida | $46,150 | $39,262 | $36,760 – $64,000 | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $46,140 | $38,142 | $39,780 – $62,750 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $43,980 | $36,096 | $35,980 – $65,600 | 280 |
| Texas | $43,860 | $37,422 | $34,670 – $64,380 | 2,430 |
| Oklahoma | $40,960 | $33,794 | $32,830 – $54,530 | 670 |
| New Mexico | $40,230 | $33,742 | $34,520 – $47,960 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $40,040 | $34,352 | $36,810 – $57,300 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $39,480 | $33,902 | $29,880 – $60,760 | 550 |
| Mississippi | $38,870 | $32,589 | $26,530 – $60,670 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $38,330 | $31,696 | $33,880 – $47,350 | — |
| West Virginia | $36,200 | $30,294 | $23,320 – $43,630 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make?
The national median salary for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $49,880 a year ($23.98 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040 and the top 10% earn over $73,490. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $66,890. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners are there in the U.S.?
About 30,650 people work as septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners nationwide.