Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners — Job Outlook

Employment of septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners is projected to grow +7.6% from 2024 to 2034. This is faster than the average for all occupations.

About 2,900 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $49,140 as of the latest data. About 29,050 people were employed in this role.