Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $48,640 -1% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $77,320
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $77,320

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary vs area income 59% Median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,310
    Reading, PA $61,350
    Napa, CA $58,720
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $57,080
    Lancaster, PA $56,850
    Erie, PA $56,210

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,570
    Carpenters$59,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,320
    Electricians$65,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in York, PA is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in York, PA is 1% 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 York?

    Entry-level Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.