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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,190 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.46
10th percentile $48,880
90th percentile $78,930
Employed locally 130
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,880
    25th
    $58,320
    50th (median)
    $59,190
    75th
    $70,850
    90th
    $78,930

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 38% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 62% 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
    Napa, CA $58,720
    Lancaster, PA $56,850

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in San Jose, CA is $28.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.92 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 20.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $48,880 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,320.