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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $36,750 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $27,360
90th percentile $50,340
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,360
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $36,750
    75th
    $41,840
    90th
    $50,340

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 70% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 30% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,310
    Midland, TX $43,810
    Amarillo, TX $38,850

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,040
    Electricians$44,810
    Carpenters$40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$35,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in McAllen, TX is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in McAllen, TX is 25.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $27,360 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.