Home Repair Decoded

Drain Cleaning Cost in Maine

$100 – $400We estimate drain cleaning in Maine at $100 to $400 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. Maine plumber pay is 0% above the national median, ranking 25 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$50
Labor hours (our assumption)12.5
Billed labor rate per hour$77$138
Estimated total$100$400

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maine median wage from BLS (2025, $30.77 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 Maine

The State of Maine licenses plumbers, who can face discipline from their licensing board if they violate Maine law or the board's rules.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
New Hampshire$32.12$100$410

Other plumber jobs in Maine

Drain Cleaning cost in every state · Maine 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.