Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary
The median pay for a septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Rockford, IL is $75,010/year ($36.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
So what does $75K get you in Rockford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rockford’s Regional Price Parity (92.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rockford
Rockford sits well above the national pay line for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners, local pay runs about 50% higher than the U.S. median of $50K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,175/month, 24.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Rockford offers a genuinely strong financial position for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleanerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in metros near Rockford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $52K | , |
| Peoria | $62K | , |
| Bloomington | $61K | , |
| St. Louis | $52K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rockford, IL
Entry-level septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $67K | +34% | 300 |
| New Jersey | $65K | +30% | 220 |
| New Hampshire | $65K | +29% | 310 |
| Washington | $63K | +26% | 1,600 |
| Minnesota | $62K | +25% | 240 |
| Connecticut | $61K | +22% | 280 |
| Nevada | $60K | +21% | 220 |
| Iowa | $58K | +16% | 630 |
| Oregon | $58K | +16% | 560 |
| Alaska | $58K | +16% | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $57K | +15% | 1,050 |
| Montana | $57K | +14% | 290 |
| Maryland | $56K | +13% | 160 |
| New York | $55K | +11% | 1,550 |
| California | $55K | +11% | 3,130 |
| Hawaii | $55K | +9% | 80 |
| Illinois | $53K | +7% | 1,210 |
| Massachusetts | $53K | +6% | 620 |
| Pennsylvania | $52K | +4% | 1,530 |
| Georgia | $52K | +4% | 590 |
| Colorado | $52K | +4% | 500 |
| Missouri | $52K | +3% | 1,160 |
| Ohio | $51K | +2% | 1,000 |
| Michigan | $50K | +0% | 1,080 |
| Utah | $50K | -0% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -2% | 500 |
| Maine | $49K | -3% | 160 |
| Delaware | $48K | -3% | 30 |
| Indiana | $48K | -3% | 770 |
| Arizona | $48K | -4% | 590 |
| Wyoming | $48K | -5% | 90 |
| Alabama | $47K | -5% | 400 |
| North Carolina | $47K | -5% | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $47K | -5% | 890 |
| Kansas | $47K | -6% | 150 |
| Idaho | $47K | -6% | 230 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -6% | 640 |
| North Dakota | $46K | -7% | 70 |
| Florida | $46K | -7% | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $46K | -7% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $44K | -12% | 280 |
| Texas | $44K | -12% | 2,430 |
| Oklahoma | $41K | -18% | 670 |
| New Mexico | $40K | -19% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $40K | -20% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $39K | -21% | 550 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -22% | 230 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -23% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $36K | -27% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaner afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rockford?
Yes — at the median salary of $75K, rent takes 24.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Rockford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,318/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 51% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaner a high-paying job in Rockford?
Local pay is 50% above the national median — $75K here vs. $50K nationally.
How does Rockford compare to the national average for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners?
Rockford pays $75K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s +50%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $81K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners make in Rockford, IL?
The median is $75,010 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,630, and experienced septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners can clear $91,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in Rockford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,787/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 24.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners salary go in Rockford?
Rockford 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 $81,356 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.