Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary by State
Also called: Septic Tank Servicers
The national median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is $49,880 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,200 in West Virginia to $66,890 in Nebraska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,040
- 25th percentile
- $43,530
- Median
- $49,880
- 75th percentile
- $61,060
- Top 10%
- $73,490
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 30,650 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $66,890 | +34% | $42,210 | $71,570 | 300 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,650 | +30% | $49,970 | $90,210 | 220 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $64,590 | +29% | $46,710 | $82,160 | 310 |
| 4 | Washington | $63,090 | +26% | $46,690 | $83,830 | 1,600 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $62,190 | +25% | $44,520 | $76,190 | 240 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $60,700 | +22% | $50,330 | $79,190 | 280 |
| 7 | Nevada | $60,180 | +21% | $45,510 | $64,810 | 220 |
| 8 | Iowa | $57,980 | +16% | $40,650 | $72,660 | 630 |
| 9 | Oregon | $57,920 | +16% | $41,140 | $71,030 | 560 |
| 10 | Alaska | $57,720 | +16% | $49,740 | $75,970 | 280 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $57,340 | +15% | $35,640 | $73,530 | 1,050 |
| 12 | Montana | $56,860 | +14% | $39,130 | $79,170 | 290 |
| 13 | Maryland | $56,410 | +13% | $37,910 | $70,910 | 160 |
| 14 | California | $55,220 | +11% | $39,890 | $79,260 | 3,130 |
| 15 | New York | $55,220 | +11% | $38,520 | $74,720 | 1,550 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $54,530 | +9% | $48,600 | $71,860 | 80 |
| 17 | Illinois | $53,190 | +7% | $35,380 | $81,390 | 1,210 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $53,080 | +6% | $44,670 | $73,240 | 620 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $52,070 | +4% | $38,320 | $74,030 | 1,530 |
| 20 | Georgia | $51,880 | +4% | $36,470 | $67,200 | 590 |
| 21 | Colorado | $51,700 | +4% | $39,990 | $74,450 | 500 |
| 22 | Missouri | $51,560 | +3% | $39,640 | $63,770 | 1,160 |
| 23 | Ohio | $50,750 | +2% | $39,040 | $76,290 | 1,000 |
| 24 | Michigan | $50,040 | 0% | $40,900 | $62,460 | 1,080 |
| 25 | Utah | $49,770 | 0% | $45,850 | $70,700 | 200 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $48,900 | −2% | $39,590 | $76,080 | 500 |
| 27 | Maine | $48,530 | −3% | $36,930 | $59,260 | 160 |
| 28 | Delaware | $48,440 | −3% | $37,440 | $56,930 | 30 |
| 29 | Indiana | $48,380 | −3% | $35,210 | $68,490 | 770 |
| 30 | Arizona | $47,670 | −4% | $35,360 | $62,450 | 590 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $47,520 | −5% | $37,550 | $63,320 | 90 |
| 32 | Alabama | $47,370 | −5% | $37,610 | $57,500 | 400 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $47,280 | −5% | $36,510 | $71,690 | 1,020 |
| 34 | Virginia | $47,150 | −5% | $36,610 | $62,570 | 890 |
| 35 | Kansas | $46,960 | −6% | $36,450 | $53,000 | 150 |
| 36 | Idaho | $46,860 | −6% | $36,870 | $64,000 | 230 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $46,660 | −6% | $33,350 | $59,440 | 640 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $46,340 | −7% | $42,410 | $78,570 | 70 |
| 39 | Florida | $46,150 | −7% | $36,760 | $64,000 | 1,330 |
| 40 | Vermont | $46,140 | −7% | $39,780 | $62,750 | 140 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $43,980 | −12% | $35,980 | $65,600 | 280 |
| 42 | Texas | $43,860 | −12% | $34,670 | $64,380 | 2,430 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $40,960 | −18% | $32,830 | $54,530 | 670 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $40,230 | −19% | $34,520 | $47,960 | 160 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $40,040 | −20% | $36,810 | $57,300 | 120 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $39,480 | −21% | $29,880 | $60,760 | 550 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $38,870 | −22% | $26,530 | $60,670 | 230 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $38,330 | −23% | $33,880 | $47,350 | Not published |
| 49 | West Virginia | $36,200 | −27% | $23,320 | $43,630 | 70 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary questions
Which state pays septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $66,890 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $49,880). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $36,200 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners work?
California has the most jobs, about 3,130, with a median of $55,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.