Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,880 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $78,240
Employed locally 80
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $78,240

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 57% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 43% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000
    Michigan $49,440
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,930
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $47,630
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,940

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Atlanta, GA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.