Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Salary in Virginia

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners in Virginia earn the most in Lynchburg (average $47,830 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($40,600), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners average at $49,620 and the median at $47,150 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $53,500.

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

Lynchburg$47,830
Virginia Beach$46,640
Roanoke$40,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lynchburg	$47,830	$47,780	$45,590	$38,675	89
Virginia Beach	$46,640	$46,060	$39,050	$37,788	98
Roanoke	$40,600	$39,300	$32,870	$33,282	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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