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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Average base salary, Nevada
$57,000 / year
$4,750 per month · $27.40 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Nevada · median $62,500
25th percentile
$48,500
Average
$57,000
75th percentile
$64,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by state
Alabama$49,500
Alaska$63,500
Arizona$52,000
Arkansas$42,000
California$59,500
Colorado$58,000
Delaware$49,500
Florida$50,500
Georgia$54,000
Hawaii$63,000
Idaho$50,500
Illinois$59,000
Indiana$52,500
Iowa$59,000
Kansas$47,500
Kentucky$48,500
Louisiana$55,000
Maine$50,000
Maryland$58,000
Michigan$53,500
Minnesota$64,000
Missouri$55,000
Montana$57,000
Nebraska$60,500
Nevada$57,000
New Jersey$72,000
New Mexico$45,000
New York$58,000
Ohio$55,500
Oklahoma$45,000
Oregon$57,500
Tennessee$44,500
Texas$48,500
Utah$57,500
Vermont$50,500
Virginia$51,500
Washington$68,000
Wisconsin$58,000
Wyoming$51,500
About this role

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family, focused on Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleanerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
  • Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
  • Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
  • Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
  • Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.

Top skills: Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Critical Thinking Troubleshooting Time Management Repairing

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by industry
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

18,490 workers

$53,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

6,670 workers

$59,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

6,660 workers

$59,500

Construction

4,670 workers

$58,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

320 workers

$65,000

Utilities

140 workers

$58,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

100 workers

$56,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pays 15% below the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make?

The average base salary for a Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in the United States is $55,500 per year, or about $26.68 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $45,000 and $63,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

Need a defensible market price for this role?
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