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Handyman (Per Hour) Cost

Reviewed by the Doshnest editorial team · Updated November 2026

A typical handyman (per hour) costs $75 across the US, with most jobs from $50 to $120 for an hourly rate for small repairs. Pick your city for a local range.

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Handyman (Per Hour) cost by city

CityLowTypicalHigh
New York, NY$70$100$160
Los Angeles, CA$60$90$150
Chicago, IL$50$80$130
Houston, TX$50$70$120
Phoenix, AZ$50$80$120
Philadelphia, PA$50$80$130
San Antonio, TX$50$70$110
San Diego, CA$60$100$150
Dallas, TX$50$80$120
Jacksonville, FL$50$70$120
Austin, TX$50$80$130
Fort Worth, TX$50$70$120
San Jose, CA$70$110$170
Columbus, OH$50$70$110
Charlotte, NC$50$80$120
Indianapolis, IN$50$70$110
San Francisco, CA$70$110$170
Seattle, WA$60$90$150
Denver, CO$60$80$130
Washington, DC$60$100$150
Boston, MA$70$100$160
El Paso, TX$40$70$110
Nashville, TN$50$80$120
Detroit, MI$50$70$110
Oklahoma City, OK$40$70$110
Portland, OR$60$80$130
Las Vegas, NV$50$80$120
Memphis, TN$50$70$110
Louisville, KY$50$70$110
Baltimore, MD$50$80$130
Milwaukee, WI$50$70$120
Albuquerque, NM$50$70$110
Tucson, AZ$50$70$110
Fresno, CA$50$80$130
Sacramento, CA$60$90$140
Kansas City, MO$50$70$110
Atlanta, GA$50$80$130
Omaha, NE$50$70$110
Colorado Springs, CO$50$80$120
Raleigh, NC$50$80$120
Miami, FL$60$90$140
Virginia Beach, VA$50$80$120
Oakland, CA$70$100$160
Minneapolis, MN$50$80$130
Tulsa, OK$40$70$110
Tampa, FL$50$80$130
New Orleans, LA$50$70$120
Cleveland, OH$50$70$110
Honolulu, HI$70$100$160
Pittsburgh, PA$50$70$120
Cincinnati, OH$50$70$110
St. Louis, MO$50$70$110
Orlando, FL$50$80$120
Salt Lake City, UT$50$80$130
Charleston, SC$50$80$130
Boise, ID$50$80$120
Richmond, VA$50$80$120
Birmingham, AL$50$70$110
Buffalo, NY$50$80$120
Anchorage, AK$60$90$140
Des Moines, IA$50$70$110
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What affects the price

  • House or job size
  • Material and quality grade
  • Local labor rates
  • Permits and inspections

About the job

The price covers an hourly rate for small repairs. Typical project time is -.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a handyman charge per hour?

Nationally the typical price is $75 with a range of $50 to $120 for an hourly rate for small repairs.

How can I lower the cost?

Get at least three written quotes, ask for itemized pricing, schedule outside the busy season and ask whether a repair would meet your need instead of a full replacement.

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Sources and method

Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.