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

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

Median annual salary $56,850 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $72,930
Employed locally 70
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $62,440
    90th
    $72,930

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 68% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 32% 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
    Erie, PA $56,210
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $52,250

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $51,270
    Construction Laborers $47,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,510
    Electricians $61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Lancaster, PA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.7% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.