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How much does sewer line hydro jetting cost in 2026?

Updated September 2026 · national figures from 5 published cost guides

Across the U.S., a licensed plumber typically charges $350 to $1,400 for main sewer line cleaning by hydro jetting, with most jobs landing near $700. Prices run higher in high-wage states and metros and lower in rural areas — pick your state below for a local range.

Low end

$350

Most jobs

$700

High end

$1,400

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What a quote means (national)

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $210	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$210 – $1,540	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$1,540 – $2,450	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $2,450	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: High-pressure water jetting of the main line from a cleanout to clear grease, scale and roots, usually with a camera check before and after.

What moves the price:

Line length and severity of the buildup or root intrusion
Access through an existing cleanout versus installing one
Camera inspection included or billed separately
Repeat-visit or maintenance plan pricing for chronic root problems

Line length and access (cleanout vs pulling a toilet), root intrusion or grease severity, whether the camera is bundled or billed separately, and emergency timing.

Sewer line hydro jetting cost by state

Typical range for each state, adjusted with BLS wage data for plumbers. Index 1.00 = national average.

State	Typical range	Most jobs	Index
Alabama	$330 – $1,300	$650	0.93
Alaska	$460 – $1,850	$920	1.31
Arizona	$340 – $1,350	$690	0.98
Arkansas	$290 – $1,150	$580	0.83
California	$390 – $1,550	$780	1.11
Colorado	$360 – $1,450	$730	1.04
Connecticut	$410 – $1,600	$810	1.16
Delaware	$350 – $1,400	$710	1.01
District of Columbia	$530 – $2,150	$1,050	1.52
Florida	$310 – $1,250	$620	0.89
Georgia	$330 – $1,300	$650	0.93
Hawaii	$400 – $1,600	$800	1.15
Idaho	$310 – $1,250	$620	0.89
Illinois	$460 – $1,850	$920	1.32
Indiana	$380 – $1,550	$770	1.09
Iowa	$350 – $1,400	$690	0.99
Kansas	$350 – $1,400	$700	1.00
Kentucky	$340 – $1,400	$690	0.98
Louisiana	$340 – $1,350	$680	0.97
Maine	$350 – $1,400	$700	1.00
Maryland	$370 – $1,500	$740	1.06
Massachusetts	$460 – $1,850	$920	1.32
Michigan	$400 – $1,600	$790	1.13
Minnesota	$450 – $1,800	$910	1.29
Mississippi	$310 – $1,250	$610	0.88
Missouri	$350 – $1,400	$710	1.01
Montana	$390 – $1,600	$790	1.13
Nebraska	$340 – $1,350	$680	0.97
Nevada	$340 – $1,350	$680	0.96
New Hampshire	$370 – $1,450	$740	1.05
New Jersey	$410 – $1,650	$810	1.16
New Mexico	$340 – $1,350	$670	0.96
New York	$410 – $1,650	$810	1.16
North Carolina	$320 – $1,300	$650	0.93
North Dakota	$350 – $1,400	$700	1.00
Ohio	$350 – $1,400	$690	0.99
Oklahoma	$320 – $1,300	$650	0.92
Oregon	$460 – $1,850	$920	1.32
Pennsylvania	$360 – $1,450	$720	1.03
Rhode Island	$400 – $1,600	$800	1.14
South Carolina	$310 – $1,250	$630	0.89
South Dakota	$310 – $1,250	$610	0.88
Tennessee	$330 – $1,300	$660	0.94
Texas	$330 – $1,350	$670	0.95
Utah	$340 – $1,350	$690	0.98
Vermont	$350 – $1,400	$710	1.01
Virginia	$350 – $1,400	$700	0.99
Washington	$420 – $1,700	$850	1.21
West Virginia	$320 – $1,300	$640	0.91
Wisconsin	$400 – $1,600	$800	1.15
Wyoming	$340 – $1,400	$690	0.98

Frequently asked

Is $700 a fair price for sewer line hydro jetting in the U.S.?

Yes. $700 is right around what most homeowners in the U.S. pay. Anything from $210 to $1,540 is inside the normal range for a licensed plumber; above $1,540 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Line length and severity of the buildup or root intrusion. Access through an existing cleanout versus installing one. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $1,540, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other plumbing jobs

Sources

HomeGuide (2025): $600–$1,400 nationally
HomeGuide (2025): $200–$1,400 nationally
Angi (2026): $350–$600 nationally
Angi (2026): $271–$1,725 nationally
Thumbtack (Jan ): $350–$600 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.