Statewide pay Government data
Septic & sewer technicians in Florida earn a statewide median of $46,150 a year, 9% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #39 of 49 states. About 1,330 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Florida
See all states on the septic & sewer technician overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes septic & sewer technician pay for 8 Florida metros: Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Orlando, Palm Bay, Pensacola, Port St. Lucie and Tampa.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| LakelandFLORIDA · FL | $48,820 | $50,257 | 40 |
| MiamiFLORIDA · FL | $47,560 | $41,663 | 280 |
| TampaFLORIDA · FL | $46,410 | $46,001 | 170 |
| JacksonvilleFLORIDA · FL | $46,070 | $46,309 | 120 |
| OrlandoFLORIDA · FL | $45,820 | $45,179 | 150 |
| Palm BayFLORIDA · FL | $45,740 | $45,738 | 40 |
| Port St. LucieFLORIDA · FL | $44,930 | $44,828 | 50 |
| PensacolaFLORIDA · FL | $44,420 | $45,458 | 70 |
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 Florida Official source
The main state licensing office in Florida is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Construction and electrical contractor boards. It can point you to the right license for septic & sewer technicians.
Official Florida licensing site ↗
Requirements for septic & sewer technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Florida
All trades in Florida.