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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners in Florida

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners maintain and repair underground waste systems for residential and commercial properties. They clean tanks, unclog drains and sewer lines, patch tank walls, and replace damaged pipes In Florida the median pay is $46,150 a year, 7% below the national median of $49,880.

$46,150median pay in Florida, per year
$37,980–$57,090middle half earn
1,330employed in Florida
$49,880U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Operation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingQuality Control Analysis

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceTransportationMechanicalEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in Florida

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O*NET-SOC 47-4071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.