The median annual wage for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $57,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,540.
Pay spans roughly $44,090 at the 10th percentile to $75,220 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.74 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $57,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.74 |
| 10th percentile | $44,090 |
| 90th percentile | $75,220 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.