Home Repair Decoded

Drain Cleaning Cost in North Dakota

$100 – $390We estimate drain cleaning in North Dakota at $100 to $390 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. North Dakota plumber pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 28 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$20$50
Labor hours (our assumption)12.5
Billed labor rate per hour$76$138
Estimated total$100$390

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Dakota median wage from BLS (2025, $30.56 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 North Dakota

Plumbing work may require a separate license from the North Dakota State Plumbing Board, which is not part of the Secretary of State contractor license.

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Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Minnesota$45.39$130$560
Montana$38.44$120$480
South Dakota$24.82$80$330

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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.