Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Maine

In Maine we have BLS pay data for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Portland only, where the average is $50,100 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners average at $48,320 and the median at $48,530 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $53,500.

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners average salary by city in Maine

Portland$50,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$50,100	$50,540	$49,020	$40,731	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary in other states

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

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.
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.

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