Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $53,300 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 190
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $53,300
    75th
    $66,910
    90th
    $78,870

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 63% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 37% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,320
    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

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,390
    Electricians$64,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,430
    Carpenters$59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Des Moines, IA is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Des Moines, IA is 8.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.