Septic Tank Servicer Salary (2025)
Plumbing · SOC Code 47-4071 · 1-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Septic Tank Servicer salaries range from $38,245 to $64,492 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Septic Tank Servicer Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $64,492 | $39,087 – $93,561 | $33,943 | F | 8,020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,723 | $33,704 – $86,782 | $34,170 | F | 5,537 |
| Boston, MA | $54,960 | $35,513 – $80,221 | $36,158 | F | 6,533 |
| New York, NY | $54,807 | $35,012 – $81,452 | $29,309 | F | 7,695 |
| Seattle, WA | $53,432 | $32,556 – $82,416 | $35,860 | F | 2,672 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,612 | $33,212 – $75,425 | $45,750 | D | 2,392 |
| Denver, CO | $49,420 | $30,035 – $74,375 | $38,609 | D | 2,936 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $48,844 | $30,133 – $68,712 | $50,879 | D | 2,754 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,567 | $30,216 – $71,268 | $45,818 | D | 2,598 |
| Portland, OR | $48,434 | $28,766 – $71,503 | $37,257 | F | 3,236 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,280 | $29,110 – $71,702 | $45,547 | D | 3,549 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,268 | $29,514 – $73,837 | $54,234 | D | 2,278 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,594 | $28,202 – $68,856 | $44,480 | D | 2,869 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,724 | $28,723 – $66,691 | $51,916 | D | 1,838 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $46,542 | $28,888 – $70,486 | $44,752 | D | 3,408 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,541 | $29,825 – $65,983 | $50,588 | D | 1,888 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,530 | $29,273 – $67,460 | $44,204 | D | 2,250 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,271 | $28,300 – $65,157 | $44,383 | D | 3,524 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $44,664 | $26,706 – $66,227 | $42,946 | D | 3,647 |
| Houston, TX | $44,495 | $27,702 – $64,716 | $46,349 | D | 2,519 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $43,743 | $28,036 – $65,276 | $42,469 | D | 2,820 |
| Kansas City, MO | $43,107 | $27,382 – $65,366 | $45,859 | D | 2,735 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,087 | $25,392 – $64,461 | $43,087 | D | 2,088 |
| Columbus, OH | $42,838 | $26,610 – $63,085 | $46,062 | D | 2,753 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $42,250 | $26,804 – $64,065 | $46,429 | D | 2,416 |
| Miami, FL | $41,116 | $25,922 – $61,957 | $33,702 | F | 3,845 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,675 | $24,428 – $57,849 | $40,272 | D | 3,152 |
| Charlotte, NC | $40,143 | $23,917 – $60,793 | $40,962 | D | 2,933 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,788 | $24,640 – $56,161 | $40,829 | D | 1,933 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,245 | $23,653 – $58,698 | $42,494 | D | 2,328 |
About Septic Tank Servicer Pay
Septic Tank Servicers earn a national median salary of $47,006 based on 2025 BLS data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $64,492 median, while San Antonio offers the lowest at $38,245.
Becoming a septic tank servicer typically requires a 1-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $39,087, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $93,561 or more. With 4% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing at a steady pace.
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