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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $50,630 +3% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $78,690
Employed locally 380
National median $49,140

Compare Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Riverside, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
in
Riverside, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $50,630
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $78,690

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 59% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 41% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,050
    Construction Laborers$58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,920
    Electricians$73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Riverside, CA is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Riverside, CA is 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.