Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes septic & sewer technician pay for 1 District of Columbia metro: Washington.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · DC | $56,420 | $51,817 | 260 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
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.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 7.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,800 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, septic & sewer technicians have 162 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.9× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often septic & sewer technicians deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in District of Columbia Official source
The main state licensing office in District of Columbia is the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. It can point you to the right license for septic & sewer technicians.
Official District of Columbia licensing site ↗
Requirements for septic & sewer technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in District of Columbia
All trades in District of Columbia.