Home Repair Decoded

Drywall Repair Cost in Alaska

$80 – $580We estimate drywall repair in Alaska at $80 to $580 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Alaska handyman pay is 22% above the national median, ranking 2 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$10$60
Labor hours (our assumption)14
Billed labor rate per hour$72$130
Estimated total$80$580

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alaska median wage from BLS (2025, $28.97 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate

What other publishers report

National figures as published by each source, checked 2026-11-03. Their scope can differ from ours.
PublisherLowHighScope
This Old House$60$200Small patch or hole, under about 3 to 4 inches, by a professional. Page dated June 2026.
This Old House$200$3204 square feet. Page dated June 2026.
Bob Vila$200$550Multiple holes or cracks in one room. Page dated September 2025.

Who can legally do this in Alaska

Alaska contractors must hold a state certificate of registration, a business license, a bond and insurance. Per a 2015 state brochure, a handyman registration limits work to projects of not more than $10,000 including labor and materials, and a residential endorsement is needed for work worth 25% or more of the value of a privately owned home of one to four units. Confirm with the state.

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Washington$28.44$80$570

Other handyman jobs in Alaska

Drywall Repair cost in every state · Alaska 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.