Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $45,480 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 460
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $38,600
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $62,510

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 57% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 43% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,090
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,900
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,310
    Midland, TX $43,810
    Amarillo, TX $38,850
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,500

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Houston, TX is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Houston, TX is 7.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,600.