Wages vary according to the worker's experience. In addition, those who have more responsibility usually earn higher wages. Wages may vary by employer. Those who are self-employed or work for small companies may work more or less than 40 hours a week. Thus, their wages often vary from month to month.
Benefits vary by employer. Sewer pipe cleaners who work for the government usually work full time and receive benefits. These generally include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners (SOC 47-4071)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $21.86 | $26.61 | $29.83 |
| Yearly | $45,464 | $55,345 | $62,050 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $18.86 | $19.02 | $29.07 |
| Yearly | $39,234 | $39,558 | $60,462 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $16.76 | $22.52 | $24.46 |
| Yearly | $34,873 | $46,833 | $50,877 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $22.51 | $28.40 | $29.82 |
| Yearly | $46,820 | $59,068 | $62,027 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $24.17 | $28.71 | $34.88 |
| Yearly | $50,268 | $59,728 | $72,550 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $18.27 | $24.23 | $28.24 |
| Yearly | $38,017 | $50,414 | $58,745 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $16.76 | $22.06 | $24.46 |
| Yearly | $34,872 | $45,898 | $50,870 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $19.28 | $20.23 | $24.75 |
| Yearly | $40,105 | $42,084 | $51,490 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $15.57 | $22.00 | $28.51 |
| Yearly | $32,397 | $45,768 | $59,293 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.55 | $22.56 | $27.53 |
| Yearly | $38,590 | $46,910 | $57,270 | |