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Septic Technician

Average Septic Technician Hourly Pay

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$20.32
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$14.45
MEDIAN
$20.32
90%
$30.08

The average hourly pay for a Septic Technician is $20.32 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $30
Bonus
$244 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$289 - $7k
Commission
$200 - $9k
Total Pay
$30k - $66k
Based on 18,399 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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How do Septic Technicians Rate Their Jobs?

3.7 out of 5
(4,966)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Septic Technician

Medical
74%
Dental
65%
Vision
59%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Septic Technicians

Male
96.7%
Female
2.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 10,236 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Septic Technicians

What is the highest pay for Septic Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Septic Technician is $30.08 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Septic Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Septic Technician is $14.45 / hour

How can Septic Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Septic Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Septic Technician that oversees more junior Septic Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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