Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners to increase by 7.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,900 to 34,400 jobs. Its estimate of 2,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($49,880), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,900
Projected employment (2034)
34,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,800
Pay & Preparation
$49,880
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operation and Control (3.88/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Time Management (3/5) • Troubleshooting (3/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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