Home Repair Decoded

Drain Cleaning Cost in Idaho

$80 – $330We estimate drain cleaning in Idaho at $80 to $330 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. Idaho plumber pay is 18% below the national median, ranking 49 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$50
Labor hours (our assumption)12.5
Billed labor rate per hour$63$113
Estimated total$80$330

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Idaho median wage from BLS (2025, $25.18 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.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Montana$38.44$120$480
Nevada$29.62$90$380
Oregon$46.66$140$570
Utah$29.76$90$380
Washington$38.96$120$490
Wyoming$30.01$100$390

Other plumber jobs in Idaho

Drain Cleaning cost in every state · Idaho 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.