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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $51,120 +4% vs national
Median hourly $24.58
10th percentile $41,920
90th percentile $67,790
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,920
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $51,120
    75th
    $59,420
    90th
    $67,790

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 55% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 45% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in San Luis Obispo, CA is $24.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $41,920 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.