The average salary for a sewer in California is around $31,070 per year.
Avg Salary
Sewers earn an average yearly salary of $31,070.
Wages typically start from $29,220 and go up to $39,200.
57% below national average Updated in 2021
Sewer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sewer earnings begin at:
$18.84 per hour
$39,200 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$17.77 per hour
$36,960 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sewer earnings begin at:
$14.94 per hour
$31,070 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$14.31 per hour
$29,750 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sewer earnings begin at:
$14.05 per hour
$29,220 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 8% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than upholsterers but more than nail technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Upholsterer salary | $38K |
| Metal caster salary | $37K |
| Hairdresser salary | $30K |
| Metal worker salary | $36K |
| Tailor salary | $32K |
| Sewer salary | $31K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $30K |
| Nail technician salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)