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Handyman Cost (2026 Estimates)

How much do handyman cost? National figures from cited sources, checked Oct 13, 2026.

National job cost

$0National normal range: $164 to $647$906

Handyperson rates run $50 to $150 per hour.

Estimate, national. Source: HomeAdvisor cost guide (updated Jun 19, 2026), checked Oct 13, 2026

What workers earn nationally

10th percentile$17.00/hr
Median$23.84/hr
90th percentile$37.11/hr

United States. What workers in this job earn per hour (SOC 49-9071, Maintenance and repair workers, general), not what you pay. Company rates add overhead, insurance and travel. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 data, series OEUN000000000000049907108, fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Handyman by city

Boston, MA

Median wage $28.69/hr

Austin, TX

Median wage $23.43/hr

Denver, CO

Median wage $25.21/hr

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How much do handyman cost?

HomeAdvisor's national normal range is $164 to $647 (checked Oct 13, 2026).

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