Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $47,020 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $71,990
Employed locally 30
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $51,950
    90th
    $71,990

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 66% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 34% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,320
    Peoria, IL $62,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,780
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $59,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,700
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $56,170

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,910
    Carpenters$57,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,540
    Electricians$64,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Ames, IA is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Ames, IA is 4.3% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.