Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,710 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.61
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 60
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $38,710
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $64,110

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,370
    Carpenters $47,630
    Electricians $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $18.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 21.2% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.