Appliance Repair Cost in New Jersey
$100 – $490We estimate appliance repair in New Jersey at $100 to $490 for one service call on a washer, dryer, dishwasher or refrigerator. The national estimate is $90 to $460. New Jersey handyman pay is 11% above the national median, ranking 13 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $30 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $66 | $119 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $490 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Jersey median wage from BLS (2025, $26.35 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $70 | $500 | All appliances, low and high. Page dated January 2025. |
| Fixr | $100 | $300 | All appliances, typical range. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $50 | $500 | National average range. Page dated June 2026. |
Who can legally do this in New Jersey
Every business making or selling home improvements in New Jersey must register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs unless exempt. Unregistered contractors will not be issued municipal construction permits.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $24.11 | $90 | $470 |
| New York | $27.79 | $100 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $90 | $460 |
Other handyman jobs in New Jersey
Appliance Repair cost in every state · New Jersey home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.