Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,670 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $66,130
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $61,320
    90th
    $66,130

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 56% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 44% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $70,530
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $65,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $64,280
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $63,640
    Merced, CA $61,150
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $59,250

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $60,370
    Electricians $65,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,540
    Construction Laborers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Portland, ME is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Portland, ME is 1.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.