Home Repair Decoded

Drain Cleaning Cost in Florida

$80 – $340We estimate drain cleaning in Florida at $80 to $340 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. Florida plumber pay is 17% below the national median, ranking 48 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$50
Labor hours (our assumption)12.5
Billed labor rate per hour$64$114
Estimated total$80$340

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Florida median wage from BLS (2025, $25.44 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.

Cities in Florida

Metro areaMedian wageLowHigh
Miami$27.77$90$360
Tampa$25.00$80$330
Orlando$26.62$90$350

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Alabama$28.21$90$370
Georgia$27.50$90$360

Other plumber jobs in Florida

Drain Cleaning cost in every state · Florida 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.