The median annual wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in California is $54,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,540.
Pay spans roughly $39,970 at the 10th percentile to $78,690 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.00 per hour. An estimated 2,850 people work as septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in California.
| Median (annual) | $54,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.00 |
| 10th percentile | $39,970 |
| 90th percentile | $78,690 |
| Employment | 2,850 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.