Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $24.62 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 14.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Septic Pump Truck Driver Sewer and Drain Technician Service Technician See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners *
U S |
$19.03 | $23.15 | $28.25 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.19 | $24.62 | $30.77 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.69 | $24.65 | $30.77 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.3 | $18.77 | $22.98 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.17 | $22.28 | $23.6 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.15 | $23.49 | $25.08 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$26.22 | $30.77 | $30.77 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 380 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners most often work?
- Waste Management and Remediation Service
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 930 new Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.