Home Repair Decoded

Drywall Repair Cost in Nevada

$70 – $510We estimate drywall repair in Nevada at $70 to $510 for one patch up to about 2 feet wide, ready to paint. The national estimate is $70 to $490. Nevada handyman pay is 6% above the national median, ranking 17 of 51.
Part of the jobLowHigh
Parts and materials (our assumption)$10$60
Labor hours (our assumption)14
Billed labor rate per hour$63$113
Estimated total$70$510

Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Nevada median wage from BLS (2025, $25.17 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 Nevada

All contractors in Nevada, including subcontractors and specialty contractors, must be licensed before contracting. Work to repair or maintain property valued at less than $1,000 may be exempt, depending on conditions such as whether a building permit is required and the type of work.

Check a license with Nevada State Contractors Board License Search

Compared with neighboring states

StateMedian wageLowHigh
Arizona$22.90$70$470
California$27.41$80$550
Idaho$23.17$70$480
Oregon$26.13$80$530
Utah$24.26$70$500

Other handyman jobs in Nevada

Drywall Repair cost in every state · Nevada 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.