Sewers, Hand Salary in 2026

    SOC: 51-6051.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $33,760
    per year
    Salary Range
    $26K – $46K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    2,240
    employed
    Job Growth
    -7.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Sewers, Hands Make?

    Sewers, Hands earn a median annual salary of $33,760 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $25,530 at the 10th percentile to $46,320 at the 90th percentile — a range of $20,790. The highest-paying state is Colorado at $44,090.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$25,530
    25th percentile$29,210
    Median (50th)$33,760
    75th percentile$38,180
    90th percentile$46,320
    10th: $25,530Median: $33,76090th: $46,320
    Section 02

    Sewers, Hand Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Coloradotop$44,090
    Georgia$39,400
    Indiana$38,710
    New York$36,260
    Florida$36,090
    California$35,550
    Illinois$34,000
    Massachusetts$33,430
    North Carolina$33,310
    Pennsylvania$32,790
    Maryland$32,570
    Kentucky$30,630
    Maine$30,170
    Missouri$29,780
    Ohio$28,390
    Alabama$28,190
    Texas$27,590
    Mississippi$21,170
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Sewers, Hands

    New York
    Highest paying
    $36,260
    top metro salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $36,260
    $0 vs highest
    Florida
    $36,090
    $-170 vs highest
    California
    $35,550
    $-710 vs highest
    Illinois
    $34,000
    $-2,260 vs highest
    Pennsylvania
    $32,790
    $-3,470 vs highest
    Texas
    $27,590
    $-8,670 vs highest
    Section 04

    Sewers, Hand Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$25,530 – $29,210
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$33,760
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$38,180
    Senior (15+ yrs)$46,320+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Sewers, Hand

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Sewers, Hands in New York earn $36,260 — $2,500 above the national median. Union membership, additional certifications, and supervisory experience are the most reliable paths to higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($38,180) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 51-6051.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.