Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $47,630 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $67,390
Employed locally 160
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $44,720
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $60,520
    90th
    $67,390

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 67% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,170
    Rochester, NY $54,780
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $53,300
    Albany, OR $52,000
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,070

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,850
    Carpenters$59,130
    Electricians$78,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Buffalo, NY is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,720.