Drywall Repair Cost in Missouri
$70 – $480We estimate drywall repair in Missouri at $70 to $480 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Missouri handyman pay is 2% below the national median, ranking 30 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 | $58 | $105 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $480 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Missouri median wage from BLS (2025, $23.26 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 Missouri
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $25.93 | $70 | $530 |
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $20.87 | $60 | $440 |
| Illinois | $27.27 | $80 | $550 |
| Iowa | $25.08 | $70 | $510 |
| Kansas | $22.70 | $70 | $470 |
| Kentucky | $22.50 | $70 | $460 |
| Nebraska | $24.38 | $70 | $500 |
| Oklahoma | $20.55 | $60 | $430 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $70 | $470 |
Other handyman jobs in Missouri
Drywall Repair cost in every state · Missouri 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.