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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Role Overview

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New Jersey $63,420
Washington $61,570
Nebraska $60,790
Maryland $59,800
Connecticut $58,430
Minnesota $58,140
North Dakota $57,210
New Hampshire $56,180
Wisconsin $56,020
Oregon $55,900
California $54,080
Ohio $52,660
Colorado $52,530
Hawaii $52,120
Pennsylvania $52,000

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$49,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+7.6%

Avg. annual openings

2.9k

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