Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $50,460 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $70,840
Employed locally 440
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $54,350
    90th
    $70,840

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 65% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 35% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,480
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $53,300
    Modesto, CA $52,320
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,090
    Construction Laborers$63,600
    Electricians$79,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$81,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in St. Louis, MO-IL is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salaries?

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.