Career Profile Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $37,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Septic Tank Service & Sewer Pipe Cleaner clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. General Information Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 15 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners. +16.7% Employment Change Employment for Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.7% between 2023 and 2028. $17.86 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.86/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.07, while experienced workers are paid $20.12. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 92 Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 107. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners are Remediation and Other Waste Management Services, Other Specialty Trade Contractors, and Utility System Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners include Customer and Personal Service, Transportation, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
