Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $52,320 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $39,940
90th percentile $75,910
Employed locally 60
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,940
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $52,320
    75th
    $70,990
    90th
    $75,910

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 66% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 34% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $65,160
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,960
    Merced, CA $61,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,190
    Napa, CA $58,720

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Modesto, CA is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Modesto, CA is 6.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,940 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.