Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $55,760 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $70,800
Employed locally 200
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $62,780
    90th
    $70,800

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 73% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 27% 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
    Kenosha, WI $60,850
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $59,800
    Appleton, WI $59,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $57,470
    Madison, WI $56,960

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Milwaukee, WI is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Milwaukee, WI is 13.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.