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10 of the Most Popular Types of Drain Cleaner Jobs in 2026

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To become a drain cleaner, you need previous work experience with drain cleaning, which you can gain through on-the-job training with a plumber or maintenance company. There are some licenses you can earn based on the position you are interested in, such as the Unrestricted Drain Cleaners License; however, most states do not require a plumbing license to clean drains. More advanced positions may require one to three years of experience, such as performing commercial plumbing services. You may also be required to pass a chiropractic exam to ensure you are physically fit to complete necessary tasks, along with a drug test and background check. Additional qualifications include strong mechanical ability and customer service skills.

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Top Types Of Drain Cleaner Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Drain Cleaner positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Pipe Cleaner

    Salary range: $54,500 - $54,500

    Pipe Cleaner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Pipe Cleaner jobs pay between $54,500 (25th percentile) and $54,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pipe Cleaner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Commission Drain Cleaner

    Salary range: $40,000 - $68,500

    Commission Drain Cleaner is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Commission Drain Cleaner jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Commission Drain Cleaner job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Drain Technician

    Salary range: $42,500 - $59,000

    Drain Technician is a common job search query. Most salaries for Drain Technician jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Drain Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Roto Rooter Plumbing Apprentice

    Salary range: $34,000 - $47,500

    Roto Rooter Plumbing Apprentice is a common job search query. Most salaries for Roto Rooter Plumbing Apprentice jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Roto Rooter Plumbing Apprentice job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Plumbing Trainee

    Salary range: $32,000 - $50,500

    Plumbing Trainee is a common job search query. Most salaries for Plumbing Trainee jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $50,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Plumbing Trainee job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Weekend Apprentice Plumber

    Salary range: $34,000 - $47,500

    Weekend Apprentice Plumber is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Weekend Apprentice Plumber jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Apprentice Plumber job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Sewer And Drain Technician

    Salary range: $45,000 - $64,000

    Sewer And Drain Technician is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sewer And Drain Technician jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $64,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sewer And Drain Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Apprentice Plumber Needed

    Salary range: $34,000 - $47,500

    Apprentice Plumber Needed is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Apprentice Plumber Needed jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Apprentice Plumber Needed job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Plumbing Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Plumbing Dispatcher is a common job search query. Most salaries for Plumbing Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Plumbing Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • The Salary A Plumber

    Salary range: $49,500 - $72,500

    The Salary A Plumber is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for The Salary A Plumber jobs pay between $49,500 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for The Salary A Plumber job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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