Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $56,180 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.01
10th percentile $49,220
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 290
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,220
    25th
    $49,900
    50th (median)
    $56,180
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $79,230

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 50% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 50% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,830
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,070
    Maryland $59,800
    Madison, WI $56,960
    Barnstable Town, MA $55,240
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $55,120

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,430
    Carpenters$73,800
    Electricians$83,450
    Construction Laborers$63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Boston, MA-NH is $27.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Boston, MA-NH is 14.3% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $49,220 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,900.