Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $51,070 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.55
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $69,190
Employed locally 120
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $51,070
    75th
    $56,310
    90th
    $69,190

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 59% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rockford, IL $75,010
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,590
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $70,530
    Bellingham, WA $68,450
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,180
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $65,160

    Nearby metros — Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Rochester, NY $54,780
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $53,300
    Albany, OR $52,000
    Utica-Rome, NY $50,330

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,560
    Carpenters$61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,800
    Electricians$72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Albany, NY is $24.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salaries?

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Albany, NY is 3.9% above the national median of $49,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Albany?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.