Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $56,210 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $40,900
90th percentile $62,590
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,900
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $62,590

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 91% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,310
    Reading, PA $61,350
    Napa, CA $58,720
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $57,080
    Lancaster, PA $56,850
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,250

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,540
    Construction Laborers $45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,840
    Electricians $64,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Erie, PA is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Erie, PA is 14.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $40,900 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.