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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $61,960 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $101,350
Employed locally 360
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $81,840
    90th
    $101,350

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 46% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 54% 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
    Merced, CA $61,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,190
    Napa, CA $58,720
    Lancaster, PA $56,850

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$80,950
    Construction Laborers$76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103,090
    Electricians$93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in San Francisco, CA is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 26.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.