Sewers (Hand) Salary by State
The national median pay for sewers (hand) is $36,480 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,040 in Louisiana to $47,600 in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,680
- 25th percentile
- $33,330
- Median
- $36,480
- 75th percentile
- $40,720
- Top 10%
- $47,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,190 jobs.
Median pay in 17 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $47,600 | +30% | $37,430 | $51,260 | Not published |
| 2 | Washington | $45,170 | +24% | $40,000 | $45,200 | Not published |
| 3 | California | $42,420 | +16% | $34,360 | $52,800 | 110 |
| 4 | Iowa | $42,290 | +16% | $37,920 | $46,020 | 40 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $39,690 | +9% | $25,380 | $42,200 | Not published |
| 6 | Nevada | $39,440 | +8% | $38,420 | $52,000 | Not published |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $38,680 | +6% | $31,200 | $53,080 | 40 |
| 8 | Florida | $38,480 | +5% | $29,570 | $47,540 | 140 |
| 9 | Georgia | $38,210 | +5% | $33,790 | $47,160 | 120 |
| 10 | New York | $37,380 | +2% | $36,510 | $45,690 | 120 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $36,550 | 0% | $27,830 | $39,720 | 70 |
| 12 | Illinois | $36,480 | 0% | $36,430 | $44,880 | Not published |
| 13 | New Jersey | $36,400 | 0% | $34,980 | $40,280 | 40 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $35,560 | −3% | $31,130 | $35,560 | 230 |
| 15 | Indiana | $34,410 | −6% | $28,750 | $43,720 | Not published |
| 16 | Texas | $29,320 | −20% | $17,380 | $45,100 | 240 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $27,040 | −26% | $27,040 | $34,900 | Not published |
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.
Sewers (Hand) salary questions
Which state pays sewers (hand) the most?
Colorado, with a median of $47,600 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $36,480). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sewers (hand) the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $27,040 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most sewers (hand) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 240, with a median of $29,320.
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.