Septic Tank Service Cost Calculator

Real prices reported by customers across 64 cities in 10 states. Based on 166 data points from verified customer reviews.

National Price Overview (2026)

$15
Lowest Reported
$1,402
Average
$27,500
Highest Reported

Based on 166 prices mentioned in customer reviews. Includes pumping, repair, and installation services.

Cost by State

Cost by City

CityStateMin PriceMax Price
AuburnAlabama$50$200
DothanAlabama$150$150
HuntsvilleAlabama$50$2,500
MobileAlabama$800$800
TuscaloosaAlabama$200$200
Cape CoralFlorida$88$1,800
Fort LauderdaleFlorida$45$45
JacksonvilleFlorida$15$8,000
MiamiFlorida$50$10,000
OrlandoFlorida$50$4,000
St. PetersburgFlorida$312$5,000
TallahasseeFlorida$500$7,000
AthensGeorgia$150$2,300
AtlantaGeorgia$49$2,400
AugustaGeorgia$50$325
ColumbusGeorgia$50$200
MaconGeorgia$130$1,100
Sandy SpringsGeorgia$49$18,000
SavannahGeorgia$278$400
CarmelIndiana$50$50
EvansvilleIndiana$75$75
FishersIndiana$50$50
Fort WayneIndiana$1,700$1,700
IndianapolisIndiana$50$13,000
LafayetteIndiana$50$1,000
South BendIndiana$200$350
Ann ArborMichigan$20$1,600
DetroitMichigan$20$150
Grand RapidsMichigan$300$1,600
KalamazooMichigan$40$27,500
LansingMichigan$20$2,000
SaginawMichigan$400$450
AshevilleNorth Carolina$50$925
CharlotteNorth Carolina$30$3,500
DurhamNorth Carolina$50$700
FayettevilleNorth Carolina$100$350
GreensboroNorth Carolina$79$10,000
RaleighNorth Carolina$50$2,000
WilmingtonNorth Carolina$50$1,000
Winston-SalemNorth Carolina$79$10,000
AkronOhio$80$1,400
CantonOhio$80$80
ClevelandOhio$370$370
ColumbusOhio$98$9,000
DaytonOhio$50$200
ToledoOhio$20$1,000
AllentownPennsylvania$200$1,000
EriePennsylvania$275$3,500
LancasterPennsylvania$35$3,500
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania$25$6,400
ReadingPennsylvania$35$1,900
ScrantonPennsylvania$175$8,000
ClarksvilleTennessee$65$2,300
JacksonTennessee$100$1,800
KnoxvilleTennessee$19$2,000
MemphisTennessee$150$1,500
NashvilleTennessee$70$3,500
ArlingtonTexas$100$15,000
AustinTexas$15$15,275
DallasTexas$2,500$15,000
El PasoTexas$200$300
Fort WorthTexas$40$15,000
HoustonTexas$1,800$12,000
San AntonioTexas$2,900$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does septic tank pumping cost?

Based on 166 customer-reported prices across 10 states, septic services range from $15 to $27,500, with an average of $1,402. Routine pumping typically costs $250-$500, while repairs and installations can cost several thousand dollars.

What factors affect the cost?

The main factors are: tank size (1,000-2,000 gallons is typical for residential), location and accessibility of the tank, the type of service needed (pumping vs repair vs installation), and whether it is an emergency or scheduled service.

Where does this price data come from?

All prices shown are extracted from real customer reviews on Google Maps. When customers mention specific dollar amounts in their reviews, we capture and aggregate that data to provide accurate local pricing information.

How can I get the best price?

Get at least 3 quotes from local providers, schedule routine pumping during non-peak seasons (spring/fall), and avoid emergency calls when possible. Use our directory to compare companies in your area.