Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $64,320 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.92
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $67,630
Employed locally 60
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $64,320
    75th
    $64,320
    90th
    $67,630

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 83% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 17% 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
    Peoria, IL $62,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,780
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $59,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,700
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $56,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,480

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $48,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,760
    Construction Laborers $47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,680
    Carpenters $57,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Cedar Rapids, IA is $30.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 30.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.