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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $47,590 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $72,260
Employed locally 50
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $58,710
    90th
    $72,260

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 50% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 50% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    Construction Laborers $57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Salinas, CA is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Salinas, CA is 3.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.