Statewide pay Government data
Septic & sewer technicians in Oregon earn a statewide median of $57,920 a year, 14% above the typical U.S. metro, ranking #9 of 49 states. About 560 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Oregon
See all states on the septic & sewer technician overview.
Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BendOREGON · OR | $62,840 | $60,652 | 50 |
| PortlandOREGON · OR | $60,310 | $57,209 | 280 |
| SalemOREGON · OR | $59,390 | $57,299 | 40 |
| EugeneOREGON · OR | $57,540 | $56,652 | 40 |
| MedfordOREGON · OR | $55,770 | $54,982 | 40 |
| AlbanyOREGON · OR | $53,370 | $52,272 | 40 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for Oregon's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
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 Oregon Official source
The main state licensing office in Oregon is the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. It can point you to the right license for septic & sewer technicians.
Official Oregon licensing site ↗
Requirements for septic & sewer technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Oregon
All trades in Oregon.