Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $46,400 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $47,830
Employed locally 50
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $47,400
    90th
    $47,830

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 68% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 32% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $70,530
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,180
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $63,640
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $59,250
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,730
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $57,290

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,800
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Albuquerque, NM is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.6% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.