Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner earns a median of $49,880 a year ($23.98 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $53,500. About 30,650 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $49,880
- Gross pay
- $1,918.46
- Federal income tax
- −$146.37
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$118.94
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$27.82
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,625.33
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $49,880
- Federal
- $3,806
- FICA
- $3,816
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $42,259
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Pipelayer: $49,000
BLS occupation: Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-4071). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.98; the average is $25.72.
What is the salary range for a septic tank servicer and sewer pipe cleaner?
The bottom 10% earn under $37,040 and the top 10% earn over $73,490 a year.
How much is $49,880 after taxes?
About $42,259 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $40,578 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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