Drywall Repair Cost in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $70 | $126 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $560 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $28.04 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $60 | $200 | Small patch or hole, under about 3 to 4 inches, by a professional. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $200 | $320 | 4 square feet. Page dated June 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $200 | $550 | Multiple holes or cracks in one room. Page dated September 2025. |
Cities in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $28.69 | $80 | $580 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, contractors and subcontractors who solicit, bid on or perform work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units must register as a Home Improvement Contractor. A separate Construction Supervisor License, which requires an exam, is generally required for work on a building's structural elements. Some part-time and small jobs under $500 are exempt.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $80 | $560 |
| New Hampshire | $25.40 | $70 | $520 |
| New York | $27.79 | $80 | $560 |
| Rhode Island | $24.47 | $70 | $500 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $80 | $540 |
Other handyman jobs in Massachusetts
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Massachusetts home repair guide
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.