Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $49,220 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $66,250
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $49,220
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $66,250

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $70,530
    Bellingham, WA $68,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,310
    Washington $61,570
    Reading, PA $61,350

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$64,640
    Sheet Metal Workers$53,950
    Construction Laborers$48,330
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,340
    Electricians$50,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Elkhart, IN is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Elkhart, IN is 0.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.