Drain Cleaning Cost in Maryland
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $50 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $79 | $141 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $400 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Maryland median wage from BLS (2025, $31.44 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
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1 – 4 | 1 to 4 hours for an average kitchen sink clog. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $150 | $300 | Standard drain cleaning, excluding main sewer lines. Page dated October 2026. |
| Fixr | $250 | $400 | Professional kitchen sink unclogging. Page dated August 2025. |
| This Old House | $100 | $500 | Clearing clogs and drains. Page dated June 2026. |
Cities in Maryland
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $30.38 | $100 | $390 |
Who can legally do this in Maryland
The Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers to work in the state, except in Baltimore County and Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission licenses plumbers and gasfitters for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
Check a license with Maryland Home Improvement Commission license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $100 | $400 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $140 | $600 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $100 | $420 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $90 | $380 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $90 | $360 |
Other plumber jobs in Maryland
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Drain Cleaning cost in every state · Maryland home repair guide
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.