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Septic Service cost in San Jose, CA

A typical Septic Service figure in San Jose is about $555 per pump-out, about 30% above the national figure of $425.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$555

per pump-out

Fair price range: $326 to $1,045

On the low end
$326
On the high end
$1,045

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. 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
San Jose, CA$555
$326 to $1,045
National typical$425
$250 to $800
Sunnyvale, CA$550
$324 to $1,035
San Francisco, CA$591
$348 to $1,110
Santa Barbara, CA$570
$335 to $1,070
New York, NY$542
$319 to $1,020
Cambridge, MA$538
$316 to $1,010

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Questions people ask

Septic Service in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, Septic Service typically costs about $555 per pump-out, with most prices between $326 and $1,045.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Septic Service earn in San Jose, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Jose about 30% 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.