Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $47,580 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $67,770
Employed locally 180
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $44,170
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $67,770
    90th
    $67,770

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 67% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 33% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $52,450
    Flint, MI $49,920
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,600
    Florida $47,650
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,650
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $47,640

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,320
    Electricians$53,790
    Carpenters$49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Tampa, FL is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Tampa, FL is 3.2% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,170.