Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $49,700 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $71,280
Employed locally 300
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $49,700
    75th
    $58,900
    90th
    $71,280

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 49% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 51% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in San Diego, CA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in San Diego, CA 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.