Home Repair Decoded

Drain Cleaning Cost in Arkansas

$80 – $310We estimate drain cleaning in Arkansas at $80 to $310 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. Arkansas plumber pay is 24% below the national median, ranking 51 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$50
Labor hours (our assumption)12.5
Billed labor rate per hour$58$105
Estimated total$80$310

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Arkansas median wage from BLS (2025, $23.39 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What our assumptions are based on

ItemSourced figureBasisSource
Labor hours1 – 41 to 4 hours for an average kitchen sink clog.Fixr

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
Fixr$150$300Standard drain cleaning, excluding main sewer lines. Page dated October 2026.
Fixr$250$400Professional kitchen sink unclogging. Page dated August 2025.
This Old House$100$500Clearing clogs and drains. Page dated June 2026.

Who can legally do this in Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Health licenses plumbers, including apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers, as well as gas fitters.

Check a license with Find A Licensed Contractor, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Louisiana$30.62$100$390
Mississippi$26.67$90$350
Missouri$32.11$100$410
Oklahoma$27.87$90$360
Tennessee$28.17$90$370
Texas$28.77$90$370

Other plumber jobs in Arkansas

Drain Cleaning cost in every state · Arkansas home repair guide

Sources

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.