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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in New York

The median pay for a septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in New York is $50,910/year ($24.48/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$51K
Median annual
$24.48/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $51K get you in New York?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,396/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,917/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$51,838/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,479/mo

About septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 29,050
New York employed: 1,790
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $37,590, 25th percentile $45,220, median $50,910, 75th percentile $62,070, 90th percentile $74,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$45KMedian$51K75th$62K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $37,590, 25th percentile $45,220, median $50,910, 75th percentile $62,070, 90th percentile $74,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.

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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by metro in New York

6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
New York-Newark-Jersey City$59K+16%1,090
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$53K+5%120
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$51K+0%120
Utica-Rome$50K-1%50
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$48K-6%160
Syracuse$47K-8%120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners make in New York?

The median is $50,910 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,590, and experienced septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners can clear $74,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $51K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,396/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 56.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners salary go in New York?

New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners salary is worth about $51,838 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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