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Handyman Cost in Austin, TX (2026 Estimates)

Local wage data from BLS, plus the national job cost range. Checked Oct 13, 2026.

What handyman earn in the Austin metro

10th percentile$16.96/hr
Median$23.43/hr
90th percentile$35.76/hr

Austin metro area. 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 OEUM001242000000049907108, fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Austin median$23.43/hr
National median$23.84/hr
Difference-2%

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

Based on 3 local data points (BLS wage percentiles).

Frequently asked questions

How much do handyman earn in Austin?

BLS May 2025 data puts the median hourly wage at $23.43, 2% below the national median of $23.84.

How much will a handyman job cost in Austin?

We do not have a free, citable local job price source yet. The national HomeAdvisor normal range is $164 to $647.

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