Septic Tank Cleaning Cost

Septic Tank Cleaning costs most homeowners between$0.41 and $0.48 per gallon, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.

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National β€” per gallon

$0.41 – $0.48

Typical average: $0.44

Cost per gallon. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.

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Estimated cost

$410 – $480

Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.

Cost breakdown

Where your money goes on a typical job.

Cost componentTypical rangeShare
Septic Tank Cleanout Labor, Basic$0.41–$0.48100%
Septic Tank Cleanout Job Supplies$0–$00%

Septic Tank Cleaning cost by city

Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.

CityTypical rangevs. nationalView
New York, NY$0.59–$0.70+45%
San Jose, CA$0.55–$0.65+35%
San Francisco, CA$0.55–$0.65+35%
Seattle, WA$0.53–$0.62+29%
Chicago, IL$0.51–$0.60+25%
Boston, MA$0.51–$0.60+25%
Los Angeles, CA$0.49–$0.58+20%
Philadelphia, PA$0.47–$0.55+15%
San Diego, CA$0.47–$0.55+15%
Minneapolis, MN$0.47–$0.55+15%
Columbus, OH$0.40–$0.47-2%
Phoenix, AZ$0.39–$0.46-4%
Denver, CO$0.39–$0.46-4%
Atlanta, GA$0.37–$0.43-10%
Houston, TX$0.36–$0.42-12%
Dallas, TX$0.36–$0.42-12%
Jacksonville, FL$0.36–$0.42-12%
Miami, FL$0.36–$0.42-12%
San Antonio, TX$0.35–$0.41-15%
Austin, TX$0.35–$0.41-15%

Frequently asked questions

οΌ‹ How much does septic tank cleaning cost?

Nationally, septic tank cleaning typically costs $0.41–$0.48 per gallon, per homewyse.com data.

οΌ‹ What's included in septic tank cleaning cost?

A typical job breaks down into septic tank cleanout labor, basic, septic tank cleanout job supplies. The exact mix and totals vary by market.

οΌ‹ Does septic tank cleaning cost vary by city?

Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($0.59–$0.70) and lowest in Austin, TX ($0.35–$0.41), driven by local labor and disposal rates.