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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,360 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $64,280
Employed locally 190
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $40,440
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $60,650
    90th
    $64,280

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 65% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 35% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Indianapolis, IN is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,440.