Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in North Dakota: $54,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, North Dakota

$54,000 / year

≈ $4,500 per month · $25.96 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

BLS May 2025 state data for North Dakota · median $48,000

25th percentile
$45,500Average
$54,00075th percentile
$61,500

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

Connecticut$66,000

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

Massachusetts$59,000

Michigan$53,500

Minnesota$64,000

Mississippi$44,000

Missouri$55,000

Montana$57,000

Nebraska$60,500

Nevada$57,000

New Hampshire$67,500

New Jersey$72,000

New Mexico$45,000

New York$58,000

North Carolina$52,500

North Dakota$54,000

Ohio$55,500

Oklahoma$45,000

Oregon$57,500

Pennsylvania$57,500

South Carolina$48,000

South Dakota$46,500

Tennessee$44,500

Texas$48,500

Utah$57,500

Vermont$50,500

Virginia$51,500

Washington$68,000

West Virginia$38,500

Wisconsin$58,000

Wyoming$51,500

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$55,500

National baseline

Target bonus

$5,000

9% of base

Total target cash

$60,500

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $3,000 to $8,000

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

About this role

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.

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 pay by experience level

Entry level$38,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$45,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$51,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$63,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$76,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+7.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

2,900

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by industry

Waste Management and Remediation Services

17,420 workers

$53,500

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services

17,120 workers

$53,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

6,660 workers

$59,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

6,660 workers

$59,500

Specialty Trade Contractors

3,540 workers

$57,000

Other Specialty Trade Contractors

1,860 workers

$58,000

Building Equipment Contractors

1,680 workers

$56,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

970 workers

$63,000

Utility System Construction

950 workers

$63,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

320 workers

$65,000

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).

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Paperhanger$55,500

Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000

Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,500

Construction Laborer$54,000

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57,000

Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,500

Rock Splitters, Quarry$53,500

Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$52,500

Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,500

Careers related to Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,500

Pipelayer$56,500

Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,000

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64,500

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,500

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

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.

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