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Also known as: Aseptic Tech (Aseptic Technician), Drain and Sewer Technician, Drain Cleaner, Drain Technician
Your workday begins early, pulling into the yard of "Reliable Septic & Sewer" as dawn breaks over Phoenix. You grab your safety glasses, durable work gloves, and steel-toed boots from your locker, then head to the dispatch office. A quick check of the tablet shows your first two jobs. You exchange a nod with your colleague, Mike, as you both pre-check your vacuum trucks, ensuring hoses, pumps, and tools like pipe wrenches and shovels are all secured.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+7.8%
US average: +3.5%
2,800
per year (US)
31,900
in 2025 → 34,400 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This career has a growing outlook, with about 2,800 job openings each year through 2035. The median annual wage is around $49,880, and typically requires a high school diploma to start. You can advance your career to roles such as a Septic Systems Supervisor, become a Master Plumber, or even work as an Independent Contractor.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$49,880
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Installation Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Construction Technology
Vocational • Tech & Engineering • 2 years
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Mechanics and Repairers, General
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years