Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $52,070 +6% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $67,080
Employed locally 110
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $52,070
    75th
    $59,430
    90th
    $67,080

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 77% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 23% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $65,160
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,960
    Merced, CA $61,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,190
    Napa, CA $58,720

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93,470
    Construction Laborers$58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,100
    Electricians$75,310
    Carpenters$66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Bakersfield, CA is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.