Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $51,200 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $47,000
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 190
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,000
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $51,200
    75th
    $62,710
    90th
    $76,080

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 75% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 25% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,670
    Ohio $52,660
    Toledo, OH $50,750
    Sandusky, OH $50,600
    Canton-Massillon, OH $48,990
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,980

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Cleveland, OH is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $47,000 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.