Sewers (Hand) Salary in California
Sewers (Hand) in California earn a median of $42,420 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,420
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($36,480)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360; the top 10% earn over $52,800. Nationally the range is $27,680 to $47,570.
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- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing$49,190 median in California (broader BLS group)
Sewers (Hand) pay in California
How much do sewers (hand) make in California?
The median is $42,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360 and the top 10% earn over $52,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for sewers (hand)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 17 (+16% vs. the national median of $36,480). Living costs are not included.