The average salary for a sewer in the United States is around $29,270 per year.
Avg Salary
Sewers earn an average yearly salary of $29,270.
Wages typically start from $23,605 and go up to $36,295.
55% below national average Updated in 2023
Sewer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sewer earnings begin at:
$17.45 per hour
$36,295 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$15.76 per hour
$32,778 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sewer earnings begin at:
$14.07 per hour
$29,270 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$12.57 per hour
$26,137 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sewer earnings begin at:
$11.35 per hour
$23,605 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sewer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $41,950 |
| Kentucky | $38,670 |
| Wisconsin | $37,820 |
| Indiana | $37,150 |
| Nevada | $36,380 |
| Mississippi | $36,100 |
| Oregon | $35,290 |
| New York | $35,210 |
| Illinois | $34,200 |
| Iowa | $31,150 |
| Massachusetts | $31,130 |
| California | $31,070 |
| Minnesota | $29,930 |
| Ohio | $29,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,400 |
| Colorado | $29,250 |
| North Carolina | $29,040 |
| Idaho | $28,920 |
| Utah | $28,780 |
| Georgia | $28,740 |
| Tennessee | $28,080 |
| Washington | $25,650 |
| Missouri | $25,480 |
| Louisiana | $25,420 |
| Michigan | $24,850 |
| Kansas | $24,260 |
| Virginia | $24,020 |
| New Mexico | $23,910 |
| Alabama | $23,580 |
| South Carolina | $23,150 |
| Florida | $22,290 |
| Montana | $22,290 |
| Texas | $22,170 |
| Nebraska | $21,770 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,780 |
How do sewer salaries compare to similar careers?
Sewers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than hazardous materials removal workers but more than riggers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hazardous materials removal worker salary | $36K |
| Pump operator salary | $32K |
| Shoemaker salary | $30K |
| Cosmetologist salary | $26K |
| Glazier salary | $29K |
| Sewer salary | $29K |
| Brickmason salary | $28K |
| Electrician salary | $27K |
| Log grader salary | $28K |
| Rigger salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)