Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $45,310 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.79
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 160
National median $49,140

Compare Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Austin, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
in
Austin, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $45,310
    75th
    $56,880
    90th
    $60,730

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 46% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 54% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,090
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,480
    Midland, TX $43,810
    Amarillo, TX $38,850
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,500

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Austin, TX is $21.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Austin, TX is 7.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.