Drain Cleaning Cost in New Mexico
$90 – $380We estimate drain cleaning in New Mexico at $90 to $380 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. New Mexico plumber pay is 4% below the national median, ranking 36 of 51.
| 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 | $74 | $133 |
| Estimated total | $90 | $380 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Mexico median wage from BLS (2025, $29.54 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. |
Who can legally do this in New Mexico
Plumbing falls under the Construction Industries Division's Mechanical Plumbing licensing category, and the handyman exemption does not cover plumbing or gas fitting.
Check a license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $29.84 | $90 | $390 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $100 | $390 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $90 | $360 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $90 | $370 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $90 | $380 |
Other plumber jobs in New Mexico
- 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 · New Mexico 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.