Home & Repair, Massachusetts

Septic Service cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Septic Service figure in Cambridge is about $538 per pump-out, about 26% above the national figure of $425.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$538

per pump-out

Fair price range: $316 to $1,010

On the low end
$316
On the high end
$1,010

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Tank size
  2. Access
  3. Inspection camera
  4. Repairs found
  5. Distance

Ways to pay less

  1. Pump every 3 to 5 years
  2. Avoid flushing wipes
  3. Keep records
  4. Ask about inspection add-ons
  5. Locate the lid yourself

Septic Service in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cambridge, MA$538
$316 to $1,010
National typical$425
$250 to $800
Boston, MA$533
$314 to $1,005
Worcester, MA$442
$260 to $832
Springfield, MA$408
$240 to $768
Santa Barbara, CA$570
$335 to $1,070
Bellevue, WA$555
$326 to $1,045

Other Home & Repair costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

Septic Service in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Septic Service typically costs about $538 per pump-out, with most prices between $316 and $1,010.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Septic Service earn in Cambridge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cambridge about 26% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.