Drain Cleaning Cost in Pennsylvania
$100 – $420We estimate drain cleaning in Pennsylvania at $100 to $420 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. Pennsylvania plumber pay is 7% above the national median, ranking 18 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 | $82 | $147 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $420 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Pennsylvania median wage from BLS (2025, $32.73 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 Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $35.99 | $110 | $450 |
Who can legally do this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has no statewide requirement for most contractors, but some municipalities set their own requirements for plumbing contractors or plumbers. Check with the municipality where the work will take place.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $31.11 | $100 | $400 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $100 | $400 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $110 | $470 |
| New York | $37.26 | $110 | $470 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $100 | $390 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $90 | $360 |
Other plumber jobs in Pennsylvania
- 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 · Pennsylvania 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.