Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,990 or more. The middle half of septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Peoria earn between $47,750 and $74,990.
- $35K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $75K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,200 | $4,933 | $28.46 |
| Median | $62,080 | $5,173 | $29.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,990 | $6,249 | $36.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Peoria earn 3% more than the Illinois average ($57,230) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($53,500). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $49,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $59,200 | $62,080 | $35,480 | $74,990 | 60 |
| Illinois | $57,230 | $53,190 | $35,380 | $81,390 | 1,210 |
| United States | $53,500 | $49,880 | $37,040 | $73,490 | 30,650 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $59,200, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $46,958 a year, or $3,913 a month and $1,806 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $59,200 buys what about $64,890 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 3rd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Rockford pays the most ($64,610).
- Rockford$64,610
- Bloomington$63,430
- Peoria$59,200
- Chicago$55,600
All Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners
Durham, NC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($82,690).
- Durham, NC$82,690
- San Francisco, CA$74,910
- Mount Vernon, WA$69,450
- Seattle, WA$68,670
- Minneapolis, MN$68,140
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by city
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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in Peoria: questions
How much do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners make an hour in Peoria?
$28.46 an hour on average, and $29.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners take-home pay in Peoria?
About $46,958 a year ($3,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,200.
Do septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($53,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-4071; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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