Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,760 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 50
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $50,760
    75th
    $57,060
    90th
    $60,840

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,350
    Highway Maintenance Workers$55,030
    Electricians$60,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,940
    Carpenters$49,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Northeast Iowa is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Northeast Iowa is 3.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.