Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Illinois
Also called: Septic Tank Servicers
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Illinois earn a median of $53,190 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($49,880)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,380; the top 10% earn over $81,390. Nationally the range is $37,040 to $73,490.
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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Illinois
How much do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners make in Illinois?
The median is $53,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,380 and the top 10% earn over $81,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $49,880). Living costs are not included.