Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $37,660 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $33,740
90th percentile $64,980
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,740
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $37,660
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $64,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,960
    Wisconsin $56,020
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,020
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,120
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,250
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Charleston, SC is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Charleston, SC is 23.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $33,740 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.