The average salary for a sewer in the United States is around $36,480 per year.
Avg Salary
Sewers earn an average yearly salary of $36,480.
Wages typically start from $27,680 and go up to $47,570.
46% below national average Updated in 2025
Sewer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sewer earnings begin at:
$22.87 per hour
$47,570 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$19.58 per hour
$40,720 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sewer earnings begin at:
$17.54 per hour
$36,480 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sewer earnings begin at:
$16.03 per hour
$33,330 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sewer earnings begin at:
$13.31 per hour
$27,680 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sewer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $47,600 |
| Washington | $45,170 |
| California | $42,420 |
| Iowa | $42,290 |
| South Carolina | $39,690 |
| Nevada | $39,440 |
| Massachusetts | $38,680 |
| Kentucky | $38,670 |
| Florida | $38,480 |
| Georgia | $38,210 |
| Wisconsin | $37,820 |
| New York | $37,380 |
| North Carolina | $36,550 |
| Illinois | $36,480 |
| New Jersey | $36,400 |
| Mississippi | $36,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,560 |
| Oregon | $35,290 |
| Indiana | $34,410 |
| Minnesota | $29,930 |
| Ohio | $29,560 |
| Texas | $29,320 |
| Idaho | $28,920 |
| Utah | $28,780 |
| Tennessee | $28,080 |
| Louisiana | $27,040 |
| Missouri | $25,480 |
| Michigan | $24,850 |
| Kansas | $24,260 |
| Virginia | $24,020 |
| New Mexico | $23,910 |
| Alabama | $23,580 |
| Montana | $22,290 |
| Nebraska | $21,770 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,780 |
How do sewer salaries compare to similar careers?
Sewers earn 9% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than metal workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal worker salary | $44K |
| Furniture finisher salary | $45K |
| Florist salary | $37K |
| Shoemaker salary | $38K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $37K |
| Sewer salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)