The median annual wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Ames, IA is $47,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,640.
Pay spans roughly $39,670 at the 10th percentile to $71,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.61 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $47,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.61 |
| 10th percentile | $39,670 |
| 90th percentile | $71,990 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.