Drywall Repair Cost in Mississippi
$60 – $440We estimate drywall repair in Mississippi at $60 to $440 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Mississippi handyman pay is 11% below the national median, ranking 46 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $60 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 4 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $53 | $96 |
| Estimated total | $60 | $440 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Mississippi median wage from BLS (2025, $21.32 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. |
Who can legally do this in Mississippi
Mississippi requires a license from the State Board of Contractors for new residential construction over $50,000, improvements to an existing residence over $10,000, and commercial work over $50,000.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.97 | $60 | $440 |
| Arkansas | $20.87 | $60 | $440 |
| Louisiana | $21.13 | $60 | $440 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $70 | $470 |
Other handyman jobs in Mississippi
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Mississippi 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.