Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,990 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $32,180
90th percentile $73,410
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,180
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $53,190
    90th
    $73,410

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Northwest Illinois is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $32,180 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.