Septic Service Technician

Code: 47-4071.00

Also known as: Drain Cleaner, Drain Technician, Public Works Technician, Septic Cleaner, Septic Pump Truck Driver, Septic Tank Service Technician, Service Technician, Sewer Bricklayer

Description: 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.

Septic Service Technician

Typical wages


10% $27,530
25% $33,520
Median $41,120
75% $51,850
90% $63,620
10% $13.23
25% $16.11
Median $19.77
75% $24.93
90% $30.59

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
30,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
33,800
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 3,500