The median annual wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $53,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,070.
Pay spans roughly $40,260 at the 10th percentile to $78,870 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.63 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $53,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.63 |
| 10th percentile | $40,260 |
| 90th percentile | $78,870 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.